MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2022-22674

CVSS v3

5.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

0.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3.1, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
4/4/2022
Patch Due Date
4/25/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
5/26/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22674?

An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3.1, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.

Is CVE-2022-22674 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-22674 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 4/25/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-22674?

CVE-2022-22674 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM severity).

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