CVE-2022-26768

Name: CVE-2022-26768
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-26T20:15:09.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26768 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. 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

1.25%

65.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.6
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.6.6
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.4
Apple	Tvos	< 15.5
Apple	Watchos	< 8.6

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213346Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213346Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26768?

How severe is CVE-2022-26768?

CVE-2022-26768 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26768?

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