Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-22610 is an Apple memory corruption vulnerability triggered by maliciously crafted web content. Successful exploitation may allow code execution on affected Apple platforms. Apple fixed it in macOS Monterey 12.3, Safari 15.4, watchOS 8.5, iOS/iPadOS 15.4, and tvOS 15.4.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for Apple fleets because the impact is code execution through web content. Prioritize patch compliance for devices used by executives, administrators, developers, and users handling sensitive data.
Technical view
The issue is mapped to CWE-787 and has CVSS 3.1 score 8.8. The vector is network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, but requires user interaction. The source says Apple addressed the memory corruption with improved state management, and that processing crafted web content may lead to code execution.
Likely exposure
Organizations may be exposed where Apple endpoints, mobile devices, TVs, watches, or Safari installations remain below the fixed versions. The source bundle does not provide exact vulnerable version ranges beyond the fixed release versions.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The supported risk scenario is user interaction with maliciously crafted web content leading to possible code execution.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sufficient for severity, impact, and fixed versions, but incomplete for exact vulnerable ranges and exploitation in the wild. Avoid assuming exploit availability. Validation should focus on asset version state and whether Apple’s fixed releases are installed.
Mitigation direction
- Update macOS Monterey to 12.3 or later where applicable.
- Update Safari to 15.4 or later.
- Update iOS and iPadOS to 15.4 or later.
- Update watchOS to 8.5 or later.
- Update tvOS to 15.4 or later.
- Check Apple advisories for product-specific guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple device and Safari versions across managed assets.
- Compare installed versions against Apple’s fixed releases listed for CVE-2022-22610.
- Verify mobile device management compliance for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
- Confirm unsupported or unmanaged Apple devices are not used for sensitive workflows.
- Document exceptions where updates cannot be applied immediately.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213187CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Out-of-bounds Write
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