CVE-2022-22620—Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Webkit Use-After-Free Vulnerability

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2022-02-11 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2022-22620
Project:
Apple
Product:
iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Date Added:
2022-02-11
Due Date:
2022-02-25
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Webkit Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS WebKit contain a use-after-free vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22620

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