Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-26740?
CVE-2022-26740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5. An application may be able to execute arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2022-26740?
CVE-2022-26740 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos.