CVE-2022-22618: High severity apple ios, ipados, and watchos vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2022
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Updated

Phone. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Other sources

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8.5, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. A user may be able to bypass the Emergency SOS passcode prompt.

Credit

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Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple WatchOS<8.5
8.5
Apple iOS<15.4
15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
Apple iPhone OS<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 vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-22618.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22618?

The severity of CVE-2022-22618 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

3

How was CVE-2022-22618 addressed?

CVE-2022-22618 was addressed with improved checks in watchOS 8.5, iOS 15.4, and iPadOS 15.4.

4

What is the affected software by CVE-2022-22618?

The affected software includes watchOS, iOS, and iPadOS with specific versions.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-22618?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2022-22618 is available in watchOS 8.5, iOS 15.4, and iPadOS 15.4.

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