CVE-2022-22627

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified

CVE-2022-22627 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read 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. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds read 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. Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected application termination or disclosure of process memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X>= 10.15, < 10.15.7
AppleMac Os X10.15.7
AppleMacos>= 11.0, < 11.6.5
AppleMacos>= 12.0, < 12.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22627?
An out-of-bounds read 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. Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected application termination or disclosure of process memory.
How severe is CVE-2022-22627?
CVE-2022-22627 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22627?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST