CVE-2022-22594: Input Validation

Published Jan 25, 2022
·
Updated

A cross-origin issue existed with the IndexedDB. This was addressed with improved checking of security origins.

Reference: https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0001.html

Other sources

A cross-origin issue in the IndexDB API was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, Safari 15.3, macOS Monterey 12.2. A website may be able to track sensitive user information.

— MITRE

WebKit Storage. A cross-origin issue in the IndexDB API was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Martin Bajanik(FingerprintJS), Martin Bajanik(FingerprintJS), Martin Bajanik(FingerprintJS), Martin Bajanik(FingerprintJS), Martin Bajanik(FingerprintJS)

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<15.3
15.3
Apple WatchOS<8.4
8.4
Apple macOS Monterey<12.2
12.2
Apple Safari<15.3
15.3
Apple iOS<15.3
15.3
Apple iPadOS<15.3
15.3
Apple Safari<15.3
Apple iPadOS<15.3
Apple iPhone OS<15.3
Apple macOS<12.2
Apple tvOS<15.3
Apple WatchOS<8.4
debian/webkit2gtk<2.34.4-1
2.34.4-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.34.4-1
2.34.4-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.34.4-1
2.34.4-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.34.4-1
2.34.4-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.34.4-1
2.34.4-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.34.4-1
2.34.4-1
debian/webkit2gtk
2.50.6-1~deb12u22.50.6-1~deb12u12.52.6-1~deb13u12.54.0-1~deb13u32.52.6-12.54.2-2
debian/wpewebkit
2.38.6-12.48.3-12.54.2-1
alpine/webkit2gtk<2.34.4-r0
2.34.4-r0
alpine/webkit2gtk<2.34.4-r0
2.34.4-r0
alpine/webkit2gtk<2.34.4-r0
2.34.4-r0
alpine/webkit2gtk<2.34.4-r0
2.34.4-r0
alpine/webkit2gtk<2.34.4-r0
2.34.4-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.50.6-1~deb12u2Fixed in 2.50.6-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.52.6-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.54.0-1~deb13u3Fixed in 2.52.6-1Fixed in 2.54.2-2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.6-1Fixed in 2.48.3-1Fixed in 2.54.2-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.34.4-r0
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.34.4-1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.34.4-1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.3
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.3
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Monterey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.2

Event History

Jan 25, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-22594?

CVE-2022-22594 is a vulnerability in WebKit Storage that involves a cross-origin issue in the IndexDB API.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-22594?

CVE-2022-22594 affects Safari 15.3, watchOS up to 8.4, iOS up to 15.3, iPadOS up to 15.3, tvOS up to 15.3, and macOS Monterey up to 12.2.

3

How can I fix CVE-2022-22594?

To fix CVE-2022-22594, make sure to update your affected software to the recommended versions provided by Apple.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22594?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22594 on Apple's support page. Here are some relevant references: [reference1], [reference2], [reference3].

5

What is the CWE classification of CVE-2022-22594?

The CWE classification of CVE-2022-22594 is CWE-20, which stands for Improper Input Validation.

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