Use after free in Apple Safari
Priority MEDIUM 43CWE-416Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 4 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3, Safari 15.4, watchOS 8.5, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.01321 71st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Safari (Apple): 15.4tvOS (Apple): 15.4, 12.3+1 more productRed Hat: 3 advisoriesRed Hat: 4 fixed, 2 without a fix
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | before 15.4 | 15.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 15.4 | 15.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 12.3 | 12.3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 15.4 | 15.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | watchOS | before 8.5 | 8.5 | Patch available | CNA |
- Safari VendorApple Affected before 15.4 Fixed in 15.4 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 15.4 Fixed in 15.4 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 12.3 Fixed in 12.3 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 15.4 Fixed in 15.4 Patch available CNA
- watchOS VendorApple Affected before 8.5 Fixed in 8.5 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.4 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.4 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.4 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.0 to before 12.3 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.4 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 8.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.0 to before 12.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.4 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 8.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Safari (Apple) Fixed in 15.4
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 15.4
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 12.3
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 15.4
- Fix · CNA watchOS (Apple) Fixed in 8.5
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2025:10364 Released 2025-07-07 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkitgtk4 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-2.48.3-2.el7_9 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-doc-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9
- RHSA-2022:8054 Released 2022-11-15 · Red Hat rating Moderatewebkit2gtk3 security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) webkit2gtk3-2.36.7-1.el9, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.36.7-1.el9, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.36.7-1.el9 +1
- RHSA-2022:7704 Released 2022-11-08 · Red Hat rating Moderatewebkit2gtk3 security and bug fix update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) glib2-doc-2.56.4-159.el8, glib2-static-2.56.4-159.el8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) webkit2gtk3-2.36.7-1.el8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.36.7-1.el8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.36.7-1.el8 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) glib2-2.56.4-159.el8, glib2-devel-2.56.4-159.el8, glib2-fam-2.56.4-159.el8 +1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Apple Safari, tvOS 12.3, 15.4
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 5 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2022-06888 Use after free in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2022-06876 Out-of-bounds write in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2022-06893 Out-of-bounds write in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 48
- Release ·
Apple watchOS 8.5
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 4 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2022-06876 Out-of-bounds write in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2022-06893 Out-of-bounds write in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2022-06901 Origin validation error in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 41
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:7704 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:8054 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
Not affected: 2 products
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8)
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-22628
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-f8p7-rhpm-pg98
References
More Apple Ipad Os vulnerabilities
- TI-2022-06888 Use after free in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-06876 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2024-15360 Incorrect authorization in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2021-01529 Apple iOS and iPadOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected application… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-01509 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-01508 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2022-22628 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-22628 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-f8p7-rhpm-pg98 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2022-22628 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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