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About the security content of iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3

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# About the security content of iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 This document describes the security content of iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3. ## About Apple security updates For our customers' protection, Apple doesn't disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available. Recent releases are listed on the [Apple security updates](<https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222>) page. Apple security documents reference vulnerabilities by [CVE-ID](<http://cve.mitre.org/about/>) when possible. For more information about security, see the [Apple Product Security](<https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201220>) page. ![](/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/mac_apps/itunes/divider.png) ## iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 Released January 26, 2022 **ColorSync** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. CVE-2022-22584: Mickey Jin (@patch1t) of Trend Micro **Crash Reporter** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. CVE-2022-22578: an anonymous researcher **iCloud** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: An application may be able to access a user's files Description: An issue existed within the path validation logic for symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved path sanitization. CVE-2022-22585: Zhipeng Huo (@R3dF09) of Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab (https://xlab.tencent.com) **IOMobileFrameBuffer** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited. Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. CVE-2022-22587: an anonymous researcher, Meysam Firouzi (@R00tkitSMM) of MBition - Mercedes-Benz Innovation Lab, Siddharth Aeri (@b1n4r1b01) **Kernel** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. CVE-2022-22593: Peter Nguyễn Vũ Hoàng of STAR Labs **Model I/O** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted STL file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution Description: An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management. CVE-2022-22579: Mickey Jin (@patch1t) of Trend Micro **WebKit** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted mail message may lead to running arbitrary javascript Description: A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. CVE-2022-22589: Heige of KnownSec 404 Team (knownsec.com) and Bo Qu of Palo Alto Networks (paloaltonetworks.com) **WebKit** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution Description: A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. CVE-2022-22590: Toan Pham from Team Orca of Sea Security (security.sea.com) **WebKit** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. CVE-2022-22592: Prakash (@1lastBr3ath) **WebKit Storage** Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: A website may be able to track sensitive user information Description: A cross-origin issue in the IndexDB API was addressed with improved input validation. CVE-2022-22594: Martin Bajanik of FingerprintJS ![](/library/content/dam/edam/applecare/images/en_US/mac_apps/itunes/divider.png) ## Additional recognition **WebKit** We would like to acknowledge Prakash (@1lastBr3ath) for their assistance. Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. [Contact the vendor](<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2693>) for additional information. Published Date: January 26, 2022


Affected Software


CPE Name Name Version
ios 15.3
ipad os 15.3

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