CVE-2022-22629: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 8, 2022
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Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0004.html#CVE-2022-22629

Other sources

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3, Safari 15.4, watchOS 8.5, iTunes 12.12.3 for Windows, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

WebKit. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Jeonghoon Shin at Theori(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative)

Affected Software

28 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<15.4
15.4
Apple WatchOS<8.5
8.5
Apple macOS Monterey<12.3
12.3
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.12.3
12.12.3
Apple Safari<15.4
15.4
Apple iOS<15.4
15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
15.4
Apple Itunes Windows<12.12.3
Apple Safari<15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
Apple iPhone OS<15.4
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.3
Apple tvOS<15.4
Apple WatchOS<8.5
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 iTunes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.12.3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.4
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.4
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.4
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.36.0
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.36.0-r0
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.36.0-1
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.36.0-2
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Monterey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.3
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade iTunes for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.12.3
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.4
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.4

Event History

Apr 11, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·08:15 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-2022-22629?

CVE-2022-22629 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in WebKit that has been fixed with improved memory handling.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-22629?

The affected software products include Safari 15.4, watchOS up to 8.5, iOS up to 15.4, iPadOS up to 15.4, tvOS up to 15.4, macOS Monterey up to 12.3, and iTunes for Windows up to 12.12.3.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22629?

The severity of CVE-2022-22629 is not mentioned in the description.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-22629?

To fix CVE-2022-22629, update to the latest version of the affected software products from Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22629?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22629 on the Apple support website.

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