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CVE-2022-22578

First published: Wed Jan 26 2022(Updated: )

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.3, iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, macOS Monterey 12.2. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

Credit: product-security@apple.com Zhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Yuebin Sun @yuebinsun2020 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabZhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Yuebin Sun @yuebinsun2020 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabZhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Yuebin Sun @yuebinsun2020 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabZhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Yuebin Sun @yuebinsun2020 Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPadOS<15.3
Apple iPhone OS<15.3
Apple macOS<12.2
Apple tvOS<15.3
Apple watchOS<8.4
Apple tvOS<15.3
15.3
Apple watchOS<8.4
8.4
Apple macOS Monterey<12.2
12.2
Apple iOS<15.3
15.3
Apple iPadOS<15.3
15.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2022-22578.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2022-22578?

    The severity level of CVE-2022-22578 is critical.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-22578?

    CVE-2022-22578 affects macOS Monterey 12.2, iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, and tvOS 15.3.

  • How can a malicious application exploit CVE-2022-22578?

    A malicious application can exploit CVE-2022-22578 to gain root privileges.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-22578?

    To fix CVE-2022-22578, update to the fixed versions: tvOS 15.3, iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, macOS Monterey 12.2.

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