CVE-2022-22587
Published: January 28, 2022
Official Description
Apple IOMobileFrameBuffer contains a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow a malicious application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CISA KEV Advisory
Apple Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Apple IOMobileFrameBuffer contains a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow a malicious application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
A memory corruption flaw in Apple IOMobileFrameBuffer could allow a malicious application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This is a high-severity issue, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog signifies confirmed exploitation, making it a critical vulnerability despite a low EPSS score of 0.00373.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog.
Users of Apple devices should update their operating systems to the latest versions to patch this memory corruption vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-22587 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2022-22587 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-22587 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1