CVE-2022-22578: Critical severity tvos vulnerability
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.3, iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, macOS Monterey 12.2. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
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Crash Reporter. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2022-22578.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-22578?
The severity level of CVE-2022-22578 is critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-22578?
CVE-2022-22578 affects macOS Monterey 12.2, iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, and tvOS 15.3.
How can a malicious application exploit CVE-2022-22578?
A malicious application can exploit CVE-2022-22578 to gain root privileges.
How can I fix CVE-2022-22578?
To fix CVE-2022-22578, update to the fixed versions: tvOS 15.3, iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, macOS Monterey 12.2.