CVE-2022-22585

HIGH

iPadOS < 15.3 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue existed within the path validation logic for symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved path sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, macOS Monterey 12.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3. An application may be able to access a user's files.

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213059

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0159
EPSS Percentile 72.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (5)
apple/ipados < 15.3
apple/iphone_os < 15.3
apple/macos < 11.6.3
apple/tvos < 15.3
apple/watchos < 8.4
Published Mar 18, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026