Buffer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2022-22596

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61350

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22596

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in macOS kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Apple iOS
iPadOS
watchOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apple iOS - update to 15.4 19E241
iPadOS - update to 15.4 19E241
watchOS - update to 8.5 19T242

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS