CVE-2022-26758
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.10%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26758 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A malicious application may cause unexpected changes in memory shared between processes. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A malicious application may cause unexpected changes in memory shared between processes. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 12.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/213257Broken Link
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/102871Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26758?
A malicious application may cause unexpected changes in memory shared between processes. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4.
How severe is CVE-2022-26758?
CVE-2022-26758 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26758?
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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