high
8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-26717: Use After Free

First published: Mon May 16 2022(Updated: )

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, Safari 15.5, iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple watchOS<8.6
8.6
Apple tvOS<15.5
15.5
<12.4
12.4
Apple iOS<15.5
15.5
Apple iPadOS<15.5
15.5
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.12.4
12.12.4
Apple Safari<15.5
15.5
Apple iTunes<12.12.4
Apple Safari<15.5
Apple iPadOS<15.5
Apple iPhone OS<15.5
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.4
Apple tvOS<15.5
Apple watchOS<8.6
debian/webkit2gtk
2.36.4-1~deb10u1
2.38.6-0+deb10u1
2.40.5-1~deb11u1
2.42.1-1~deb11u2
2.40.5-1~deb12u1
2.42.1-1~deb12u1
2.42.1-2
debian/wpewebkit
2.38.6-1~deb11u1
2.38.6-1
2.42.1-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-26717?

    CVE-2022-26717 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows for a use after free issue due to inadequate memory management.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-26717?

    CVE-2022-26717 affects Apple Safari versions up to but excluding 15.5, Apple watchOS versions up to but excluding 8.6, Apple tvOS versions up to but excluding 15.5, macOS Monterey versions up to but excluding 12.4, Apple iOS versions up to but excluding 15.5, Apple iPadOS versions up to but excluding 15.5, and iTunes for Windows versions up to but excluding 12.12.4.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-26717?

    The severity of CVE-2022-26717 is not specified in the provided information.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-26717?

    To fix CVE-2022-26717, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software as per the remediation information provided.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-26717?

    More information about CVE-2022-26717 can be found on the official Apple support website using the provided references.

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