CVE-2022-22666

Name: CVE-2022-22666
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:15.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22666 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to heap corruption.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.4
Apple	Tvos	< 15.4
Apple	Watchos	< 8.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167144/AppleVideoDecoder-CreateHeaderBuffer-Out-Of-Bounds-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167144/AppleVideoDecoder-CreateHeaderBuffer-Out-Of-Bounds-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22666?

How severe is CVE-2022-22666?

CVE-2022-22666 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22666?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-22666?

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Source: NVD / NIST