Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3.1, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-22674?
CVE-2022-22674 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3.1, Security Update 2022-0...
How severe is CVE-2022-22674?
CVE-2022-22674 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22674?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.