CVE-2022-22675

KEVApple macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Description

macOS Monterey contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

CVSS 3.1 vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

PublishedMay 26, 2022

Last modifiedJun 17, 2026

Added to KEVApr 4, 2022

Remediation dueApr 25, 2022

References

support.apple.com/en-us/HT213219Release NotesVendor Advisory
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220Release NotesVendor Advisory
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Release NotesVendor Advisory
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Release NotesVendor Advisory
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release NotesVendor Advisory
cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22675Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

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Risk assessment · High

Actively exploited. Patch immediately.

Exploitation: Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
Federal remediation deadline: Overdue by 1645 days
CVSS: 7.8 HIGH
EPSS (30-day exploit probability): 12.5% · top 4% of all CVEs
Weakness: CWE-787

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.

Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.