CVE-2022-42851

Name: CVE-2022-42851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-15T19:15:24.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42851 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted TIFF file may lead to disclosure of user information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.2
Apple	Tvos	< 16.2

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42851?

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted TIFF file may lead to disclosure of user information.

How severe is CVE-2022-42851?

CVE-2022-42851 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42851?

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-2022-42851?

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Source: NVD / NIST