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CVE-2022-22588: About the security content of iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1
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.
This document describes the security content of iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1.
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iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1
Released January 12, 2022
HomeKit
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 HomeKit accessory name may cause a denial of service
Description: A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2022-22588: Trevor Spiniolas (@TrevorSpiniolas)
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Published Date: January 14, 2022