CVE-2022-48578 Information disclosure in macOS
An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows attackers to disclose process memory or cause unexpected termination via AppleScript.
- 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-2022-48578?
CVE-2022-48578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 10 Jun 2024. 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 read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5. Processing an AppleScript may result in unexpected termination or disclosure of process memory.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-48578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-48578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-48578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-48578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xxpf-fvph-64v2.