Improper input validation in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Priority LOW 37CWE-20Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1. Processing a maliciously crafted HomeKit accessory name may cause a denial of service.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.09661 95th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed iOS and iPadOS (Apple): 15.2
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | before 15.2 | 15.2 | Patch available | CNA |
- iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 15.2 Fixed in 15.2 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 15.2
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-22588
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-mvrw-pmwv-2h57
References
Advisory 1
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Sources
- CVE-2022-22588 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-22588 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-mvrw-pmwv-2h57 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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