VDB-237136 · CVE-2022-48503 · EUVD-2022-51199

Apple tvOS Web Contents memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple tvOS and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Web Contents Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-48503. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple tvOS (Digital Media Player) (the affected version is unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Web Contents Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.6, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Safari 15.6. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was released 08/15/2023. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-48503 since 06/12/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 10/20/2025 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 11/10/2025:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-51199). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Digital Media Player

Vendor

Apple

Name

tvOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/12/2023 🔍
08/15/2023 +64 days 🔍
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10/20/2025 +797 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-48503 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-48503
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-237136
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2023 09:25
Updated: 10/20/2025 19:51
Changes: 08/15/2023 09:25 (39), 09/09/2023 09:10 (11), 10/18/2025 19:35 (16), 10/20/2025 17:31 (1), 10/20/2025 19:51 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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