CVE-2022-22593: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 26, 2022
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Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, Security Update 2022-001 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

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

Credit

Peter Nguyễn Vũ Hoàng(STAR Labs)

Affected Software

28 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.3
11.6.3
Apple tvOS<15.3
15.3
Apple Catalina
Apple WatchOS<8.4
8.4
Apple macOS Monterey<12.2
12.2
Apple iOS<15.3
15.3
Apple iPadOS<15.3
15.3
Apple iPadOS<15.3
Apple iPhone OS<15.3
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-008
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2022-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2022-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.6.3
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.2
Apple tvOS<15.3
Apple WatchOS<8.4

Event History

Mar 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-22593?

CVE-2022-22593 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allows for a buffer overflow issue.

2

How does CVE-2022-22593 impact Apple devices?

CVE-2022-22593 impacts multiple Apple devices running various versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22593?

The severity of CVE-2022-22593 is not specified in the provided information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-22593?

To fix CVE-2022-22593, update your Apple device's operating system to the specified remedial versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22593?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22593 on the official Apple support page, which is linked in the provided references.

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