CVE-2022-22674

Published May 26, 2022

Last updated 2 years ago

Overview

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.
Source
product-security@apple.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
5.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
4.9
Impact score
6.9
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Apple macOS Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Apr 4, 2022
Exploit action due
Apr 25, 2022
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-125

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations