What is CVE-2022-22620?

CVE-2022-22620 is a vulnerability in Apple Macos. Published 2022-03-18.

Is CVE-2022-22620 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-22620 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-02-11), indicating it is being actively exploited. 27 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in Apple Macos

CVE-2022-22620

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1, Safari 15.3 (v. 16612.4.9.1.8 and 15612.4.9.1.8). Processing maliciously crafted web content…

EPSS: 0.040 (88.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions unspecified
Apple Safari (V And ) — versions unspecified

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2022-02-11. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-02-25.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

support.apple.com/en-us/HT213091 (x_refsource_MISC)
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213092 (x_refsource_MISC)
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213093 (x_refsource_MISC)
GLSA-202208-39 (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22620?: CVE-2022-22620 is a vulnerability in Apple Macos. Published 2022-03-18.
Is CVE-2022-22620 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2022-22620 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-02-11), indicating it is being actively exploited. 27 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.