CVE-2022-46699

Name: CVE-2022-46699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-15T19:15:26.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46699 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.2, tvOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.2, tvOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 16.2
Apple	Ipados	< 16.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.2
Apple	Macos	< 13.1
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/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213537Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213537Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46699?

How severe is CVE-2022-46699?

CVE-2022-46699 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46699?

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