CVE-2022-22675 Apple macOS Out-of-Bounds Write
An out-of-bounds write allows arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 4 Apr 2022
- 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-2022-22675?
CVE-2022-22675 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 26 May 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
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22675?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22675?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22675 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 25 Apr 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-22675 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2022-22675 in the wild since at least 4 Apr 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Ipados
- CVE-2025-43300 Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24201 Apple Multiple Products WebKit Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24085 Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free
- CVE-2025-31200 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
- CVE-2025-31201 Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xj88-rf28-xgv9.