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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 de...

CVE-2022-22588 · published 4 years ago
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.

What to do
  • Update apple ipados to version 15.2.1 or later.
  • Update apple iphone_os to version 15.2.1 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple ipados < 15.2.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple iphone_os < 15.2.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 de...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
10% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published18 Mar 2022
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2022-22588 · NVD
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