CVE-2022-22674
KEVApple macOS Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Description
macOS Monterey contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could allow an application to read kernel memory.
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 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NPublishedMay 26, 2022
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVApr 4, 2022
Remediation dueApr 25, 2022
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220Release NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Release NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release NotesVendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22674Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
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Risk assessment · Medium
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1645 days
- CVSS
- 5.5 MEDIUM
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 1.1% · top 35% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-125
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
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