CVE-2022-22633: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 14, 2022
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8.5, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3. Opening a maliciously crafted PDF file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

Accelerate Framework. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Accelerate Framework. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit

ryuzaki, ryuzaki, ryuzaki, ryuzaki, ryuzaki

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.5
11.6.5
Apple tvOS<15.4
15.4
Apple WatchOS<8.5
8.5
Apple macOS Monterey<12.3
12.3
Apple iOS<15.4
15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
Apple iPhone OS<15.4
Apple macOS<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 CVE-2022-22633?

CVE-2022-22633 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Accelerate Framework that has been addressed with improved state management.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-22633?

The following software products are affected by CVE-2022-22633: macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, macOS Monterey 12.3, tvOS 15.4, and watchOS 8.5.

3

How can I fix CVE-2022-22633?

To fix CVE-2022-22633, update your software to the specified versions: macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, macOS Monterey 12.3, tvOS 15.4, and watchOS 8.5.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22633?

The severity of CVE-2022-22633 is not specified.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22633?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22633 on the Apple support website. Here are some references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184).

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