CVE-2022-22587
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
0.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
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..
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-01-28
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-02-11
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-03-18
Frequently asked questions
What is 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..
Is CVE-2022-22587 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-22587 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-02-11.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-22587?
CVE-2022-22587 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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