CVE-2022-22597 Memory corruption in macOS
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on macOS systems by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted file.
- 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-2022-22597?
CVE-2022-22597 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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 validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22597?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22597?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22597 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-2022-22597 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22597 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-34fq-349c-fpv2.