CVE-2022-22631
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22631 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.7 | — |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 | Security Update 2020-001 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.6.5 | — |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.3 | — |
| Apple | Macos | 10.15.7 | — |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22631?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-22631?
CVE-2022-22631 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22631?
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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