CVE-2022-22675

Name: CVE-2022-22675
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-26T18:15:09.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 12.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22675 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 tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 12.64% 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 tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

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

12.64%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 25, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.4.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.4.1
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.6.6
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.3.1
Apple	Tvos	< 15.5
Apple	Watchos	< 8.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213219Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213219Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22675Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22675?

How severe is CVE-2022-22675?

CVE-2022-22675 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22675?

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