CVE-2022-26772 Memory corruption in macOS
An 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-2022-26772?
CVE-2022-26772 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, 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
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26772?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26772?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26772 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-2022-26772 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26772 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fvw-cpvx-xfq3.