CVE-2022-22661

Name: CVE-2022-22661
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:15.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22661 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. 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 execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.08%

61.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.15, < 10.15.7	—
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7	Security Update 2022-001
Apple	Macos	>= 11.6, < 11.6.5	—
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.3	—
Apple	Macos	10.15.7	—

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22661?

How severe is CVE-2022-22661?

CVE-2022-22661 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22661?

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