CVE-2022-22674

5.5 MEDIUM CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: May 26, 2022 Modified: October 23, 2025
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22674
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

7 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
46th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2022-04-25

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125 CWE-125

Affected Vendors

apple

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