CVE-2022-46694

Name: CVE-2022-46694
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-15T19:15:26.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46694 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to kernel code execution.

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

0.35%

27.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.7.2
Apple	Ipados	>= 16.0, < 16.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.7.2
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 16.0, < 16.2
Apple	Tvos	< 16.2
Apple	Watchos	< 9.2

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46694?

How severe is CVE-2022-46694?

CVE-2022-46694 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46694?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST