CVE-2022-22628: Use After Free

Published Mar 14, 2022
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Updated

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0004.html#CVE-2022-22628

Other sources

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3, Safari 15.4, watchOS 8.5, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

WebKit. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<15.4
15.4
Apple WatchOS<8.5
8.5
Apple macOS Monterey<12.3
12.3
Apple Safari<15.4
15.4
Apple Safari<15.4
Apple Ipad Os<15.4
Apple iPhone OS<15.4
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.3
Apple tvOS<15.4
Apple WatchOS<8.5
Apple iOS<15.4
15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
15.4
redhat/webkitgtk<2.36.0
2.36.0
debian/webkit2gtk<2.36.0-1
2.36.0-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.36.0-1
2.36.0-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.36.0-1
2.36.0-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.36.0-2
2.36.0-2
debian/wpewebkit<2.36.0-2
2.36.0-2
debian/wpewebkit<2.36.0-2
2.36.0-2
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<2.36.0-r0
2.36.0-r0
alpine/webkit2gtk<2.36.0-r0
2.36.0-r0
alpine/webkit2gtk<2.36.0-r0
2.36.0-r0
alpine/webkit2gtk<2.36.0-r0
2.36.0-r0
alpine/webkit2gtk<2.36.0-r0
2.36.0-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.4
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.4
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.4
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.4
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/WebKitGTK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.36.0
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.36.0-r0
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.36.0-1
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.36.0-2
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Monterey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.3
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.4
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.4

Event History

Apr 11, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:15 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-2022-22628?

CVE-2022-22628 is a use after free vulnerability in WebKit.

2

How does CVE-2022-22628 affect Apple Safari?

CVE-2022-22628 affects Apple Safari versions up to and excluding 15.4.

3

How does CVE-2022-22628 affect Apple watchOS?

CVE-2022-22628 affects Apple watchOS versions up to and excluding 8.5.

4

How does CVE-2022-22628 affect Apple iOS?

CVE-2022-22628 affects Apple iOS versions up to and excluding 15.4.

5

How does CVE-2022-22628 affect Apple iPadOS?

CVE-2022-22628 affects Apple iPadOS versions up to and excluding 15.4.

6

How does CVE-2022-22628 affect Apple tvOS?

CVE-2022-22628 affects Apple tvOS versions up to and excluding 15.4.

7

How does CVE-2022-22628 affect Apple macOS Monterey?

CVE-2022-22628 affects Apple macOS Monterey versions up to and excluding 12.3.

8

Is there a remedy available for CVE-2022-22628?

Yes, Apple has released remedies for CVE-2022-22628. Please refer to the Apple support links provided for more information.

9

Are there any known references related to CVE-2022-22628?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-22628 in the Apple support links provided.

10

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-22628?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-22628 is CWE-416.

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