CVE-2022-22593: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 26 2022(Updated: )
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, Security Update 2022-001 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Credit: Peter Nguyễn Vũ Hoàng STAR Labs product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Monterey | <12.2 | 12.2 |
| Apple macOS | <11.6.3 | 11.6.3 |
| tvOS | <15.3 | 15.3 |
| macOS Catalina | ||
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <15.3 | |
| iOS | <15.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <10.15.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2020 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2020-001 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2020-005 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2020-007 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2021-001 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2021-002 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2021-003 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2021-006 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2021-007 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2021-008 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2022-001 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-security_update_2022-002 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.15.7-supplemental_update | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | >=11.0<11.6.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | >=12.0.0<12.2 | |
| tvOS | <15.3 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <8.4 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <15.3 | 15.3 |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <15.3 | 15.3 |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <8.4 | 8.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213056 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213059 (Advisory)
Parent vulnerabilities
(Appears in the following advisories)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22593?
CVE-2022-22593 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allows for a buffer overflow issue.
How does CVE-2022-22593 impact Apple devices?
CVE-2022-22593 impacts multiple Apple devices running various versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22593?
The severity of CVE-2022-22593 is not specified in the provided information.
How can I fix CVE-2022-22593?
To fix CVE-2022-22593, update your Apple device's operating system to the specified remedial versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22593?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-22593 on the official Apple support page, which is linked in the provided references.
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