CVE-2022-22612: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Mar 8, 2022
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Updated

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, iTunes 12.12.3 for Windows, watchOS 8.5, macOS Monterey 12.3. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to heap corruption.

Other sources

ImageIO. A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Xingyu Jin(Google)

Affected Software

12 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 iOS<15.4
15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
15.4
Apple Itunes Windows<12.12.3
Apple iPadOS<15.4
Apple iPhone OS<15.4
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.3
Apple tvOS<15.4
Apple WatchOS<8.5

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22612?

The severity of CVE-2022-22612 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-22612?

CVE-2022-22612 affects tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, iTunes 12.12.3 for Windows, watchOS 8.5, and macOS Monterey 12.3.

3

How can I fix CVE-2022-22612?

To fix CVE-2022-22612, update to the latest versions of the affected software: tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, iTunes 12.12.3 for Windows, watchOS 8.5, and macOS Monterey 12.3.

4

What is the description of CVE-2022-22612?

CVE-2022-22612 is a memory consumption issue in ImageIO that has been addressed with improved memory handling. It could allow heap corruption when processing a maliciously crafted image.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2022-22612?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-22612 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182), [Reference 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183), [Reference 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186).

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