Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.3.0 WebKit use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.3.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-22620. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.3.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1, Safari 15.3 (v. 16612.4.9.1.8 and 15612.4.9.1.8). Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

The weakness was published 02/11/2022 as HT213093. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-22620. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/30/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 02/11/2022 with a due date of 02/25/2022:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Upgrading to version 15.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (685). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 15.3.1

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01/05/2022 🔍
02/11/2022 +37 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213093
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-22620 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-22620
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-192885
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 02/11/2022 14:57
Updated: 05/01/2025 19:53
Changes: 02/11/2022 14:57 (42), 02/16/2022 10:29 (1), 04/22/2024 20:58 (23), 05/15/2024 17:15 (3), 06/23/2024 00:42 (2), 09/17/2024 17:21 (1), 01/30/2025 04:21 (29), 05/01/2025 19:53 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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