# CVE-2022-22587

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..

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2022-22587
- CVSS: 9.8
- Known exploited: yes, in CISA KEV since 2022-01-28; CISA due date 2022-02-11
- EPSS: 11.64% (percentile 96.1)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation active, automatable yes, technical impact total (assessed 2025-01-29)
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Published: 2022-03-18

## Affected versions

- Apple iOS and iPadOS: affected < 15.3
- Apple macOS: affected < 12.2; < 11.6

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## References

- [other] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055
- [other] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053
- [other] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054
- [other] https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22587

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