CVE-2022-22587
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.
Published Aug 18, 2022 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Also known as TR-22-0562
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-22587 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Ipados (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple), macOS (Apple) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 26, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.3, Iphone OS 15.3, macOS 11.6.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
12%
Higher than 96.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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..
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 28, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 26, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 28, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 28, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 15.3 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 15.3 |
| macOSApple | >= unspecified | 11.6.3 |
| iOS and iPadOS | >= unspecified | 15.3 |
Patched Releases
Ipados
15.3
Iphone OS
15.3
macOS
11.6.3, 11.6, 12.2
iOS and iPadOS
15.3
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 26, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 28, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 28, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 28, 2022
Publicly disclosed
Aug 18, 2022
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryhttps://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/28952
- advisoryhttps://neow.in/aHdvNGg4
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055
FAQ
Common Questions.
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.
Affected: Ipados (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple); macOS (Apple) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 26, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Jan 28, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 11, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.3, Iphone OS 15.3, macOS 11.6.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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