CVE-2022-48578
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2022-48578 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5. Processing an AppleScript may result in unexpected termination or disclosure of process memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 12.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-48578?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5. Processing an AppleScript may result in unexpected termination or disclosure of process memory.
How severe is CVE-2022-48578?
CVE-2022-48578 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48578?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2022
- CVE-2022-48566An issue was discovered in compare_digest in Lib/hmac.py in …5.9
- CVE-2022-4857A vulnerability was found in Modbus Tools Modbus Poll up to …7.8
- CVE-2022-48570Crypto++ through 8.4 contains a timing side channel in ECDSA…7.5
- CVE-2022-48571memcached 1.6.7 allows a Denial of Service via multi-packet …7.5
- CVE-2022-48575A person with access to a Mac may be able to bypass Login Wi…3.5
- CVE-2022-48577An access issue was addressed with improved access restricti…5.5
- CVE-2022-48579UnRAR before 6.2.3 allows extraction of files outside of the…7.5
- CVE-2022-4858Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log Files in M-Files…7.5
- CVE-2022-48580A command injection vulnerability exists in the ARP ping dev…8.8
- CVE-2022-48581A command injection vulnerability exists in the “dash export…8.8
- CVE-2022-48582A command injection vulnerability exists in the ticket repor…8.8
- CVE-2022-48583A command injection vulnerability exists in the dashboard sc…8.8
Are you affected by CVE-2022-48578?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST