What is CVE-2022-22674?

CVE-2022-22674 is a vulnerability in Apple Macos. Published 2022-05-26.

Is CVE-2022-22674 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-22674 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-04-04), indicating it is being actively exploited. 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in Apple Macos

CVE-2022-22674

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 lo…

EPSS: 0.002 (44.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions unspecified

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2022-04-04. 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: 2022-04-25.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255 (x_refsource_MISC)
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256 (x_refsource_MISC)
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220 (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22674?: CVE-2022-22674 is a vulnerability in Apple Macos. Published 2022-05-26.
Is CVE-2022-22674 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2022-22674 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-04-04), indicating it is being actively exploited. 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.