Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-22629 is an Apple buffer overflow issue triggered by processing malicious web content. Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution. Apple says it was fixed with improved memory handling in listed March 2022 platform and Safari releases.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for patch governance, especially on user-facing endpoints. The business concern is potential code execution from malicious web content, but the supplied evidence does not show confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue maps to CWE-787 and has CVSS 3.1 score 8.8. The vector is network-adjacent through web content, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Apple systems or Safari-capable environments remained below macOS Monterey 12.3, Safari 15.4, iOS/iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, or iTunes 12.12.3 for Windows.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked KEV. The credible risk is user-assisted compromise through maliciously crafted web content, with potential code execution after the vulnerable component processes that content.
Researcher notes
The affected-version detail in the source bundle is incomplete and partly duplicated. Apple’s description gives fixed releases but not granular vulnerable build ranges. Validate exposure by installed product version rather than assuming all Apple products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected Apple products to the fixed versions or later.
- Prioritize devices and browsers used for email, browsing, and untrusted links.
- Check Apple advisories for product-specific update applicability.
- Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive the relevant updates.
- Monitor vendor guidance for any later clarification or superseding fixes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple OS, Safari, watchOS, tvOS, and iTunes for Windows versions.
- Confirm versions meet or exceed Apple’s listed fixed releases.
- Review vulnerability scanner findings against CVE-2022-22629.
- Identify unsupported devices that cannot be updated.
- Document exceptions and compensating controls for remaining exposure.
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 vector scores
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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/HT213188CVE 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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