CVE-2022-26711: Input Validation

Published May 16, 2022
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Updated

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

Other sources

AMD. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management.

— Apple

An integer overflow issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Monterey 12.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

apache. Multiple issues were addressed by updating apache to version 2.4.53.

— Apple

AppleGraphicsControl. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

AppleMobileFileIntegrity. An issue in the handling of environment variables was addressed with improved validation.

— Apple

Credit

actae0n(Blacksun Hackers Club working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), ABC Research s.r.o, CVE-2021-44224, CVE-2021-44790, CVE-2022-22719, CVE-2022-22720, CVE-2022-22721, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Wojciech Reguła@@_r3ggi(SecuRing), Qi Sun(Trend Micro), Robert Ai(Trend Micro), Ye Zhang@@co0py_Cat(Baidu Security), an anonymous researcher, Jon Thompson(Evolve), IA), Yonghwi Jin@@jinmo123(Theori), Linus Henze(Pinauten GmbH), Andrew Williams(Google), Avi Drissman(Google), Liu Long(Ant Security Light), Antonio Zekic@@antoniozekic, Jeonghoon Shin(Theori working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Jack Dates(RET2 Systems Inc), chenyuwang@@mzzzz__(Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab), Jordy Zomer@@pwningsystems, Peter Nguyễn Vũ Hoàng@@peternguyen14(STAR Labs), Ned Williamson(Google Project Zero), Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e)(Microsoft), Jonathan Bar Or(Microsoft), Zhipeng Huo@@R3dF09(Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab), Yuebin Sun@@yuebinsun2020(Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab), Max Shavrick@@_mxms(the Google Security Team), Zubair Ashraf(Crowdstrike), CVE-2022-0778, CVE-2022-23308, Paul Walker(Bury), Nathaniel Ekoniak(Ennate Technologies), Mickey Jin@@patch1t, @@gorelics, Peter Nguyễn Vũ Hoàng(STAR Labs), Felix Poulin-Belanger, Gergely Kalman@@gergely_kalman(Mandiant), (Mandiant), Joshua Mason(Mandiant), Antonio Cheong Yu Xuan(YCISCQ), Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e), Ron Waisberg(SecuRing), an anonymous researcher(SecuRing), (Perception Point), Ron Hass@@ronhass7(Perception Point), ryuzaki, Chijin Zhou(ShuiMuYuLin Ltd), Tsinghua wingtecher lab, Jeonghoon Shin(Theori), SorryMybad@@S0rryMybad(Kunlun Lab), Dongzhuo Zhao(ADLab of Venustech), Scarlet Raine, Wang Yu(Cyberserval), CVE-2022-0530, Tavis Ormandy, CVE-2021-45444

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<15.5
15.5
Apple WatchOS<8.6
8.6
Apple macOS Monterey<12.4
12.4
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.12.4
12.12.4
Apple iOS<15.5
15.5
Apple iPadOS<15.5
15.5
Apple iTunes<12.12.4
Apple iPadOS<15.5
Apple iPhone OS<15.5
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.4
Apple tvOS<15.5
Apple WatchOS<8.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.5
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade iTunes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.12.4
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.5
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.5
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.4
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade apache to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.53
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12.12.4
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.5
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.5
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.6
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Monterey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.4
  14. Configuration

    Enable hardened runtime.

    hardened runtime = enabled

Event History

May 16, 2022
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
May 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-26711?

CVE-2022-26711 is an integer overflow vulnerability in ImageIO that has been addressed with improved input validation.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-26711?

The affected products include Apple watchOS up to version 8.6, Apple tvOS up to version 15.5, macOS Monterey up to version 12.4, iOS up to version 15.5, iPadOS up to version 15.5, and iTunes for Windows up to version 12.12.4.

3

How can I fix CVE-2022-26711?

To fix CVE-2022-26711, it is recommended to update the affected software to the latest available version provided by Apple.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26711?

The severity of CVE-2022-26711 is not mentioned in the provided information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-26711?

More information about CVE-2022-26711 can be found on the Apple support website at the following links: [support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254](support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254), [support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257](support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257), [support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258](support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258).

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