CVE-2022-22591 Memory corruption in macOS
A malicious application can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a memory corruption issue in macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-22591?
CVE-2022-22591 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22591?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22591?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-22591 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22591 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7fh-cg9f-wr8w.