CVE-2022-22630 Use after free in macOS

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Jun 2023 Updated 6 Dec 2024

A remote attacker can trigger a use-after-free flaw in macOS to cause application termination or execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-22630?

CVE-2022-22630 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 23 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina. A remote user may cause an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22630?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22630?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22630 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2022-22630 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22630 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-rf7c-xh3f-99v4.