CVE-2022-22631 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in macOS allows an application to gain elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-22631?

CVE-2022-22631 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22631?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22631?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22631 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-2022-22631 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22631 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c5cw-4qch-gxhq.

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