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CVE-2022-22587

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 · Analyzed

Published: 2022-03-18 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD

Vulnerability overview

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3, macOS Monterey 12.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

Severity and scoring

CVSS score
9.8 · CRITICAL
CVSS version
3.1
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-787

CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.

Known exploitation and remediation

Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Affected product
Apple · iOS and macOS
Added to catalog
2022-01-28
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA remediation due date
2022-02-11

CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.

Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.

Affected products and versions

  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 15.3

  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 15.3

  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 11.6.3

  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    From (inclusive): 12.0

    Before (exclusive): 12.2

These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.

Advisories and references

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