CVE-2022-22674

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  2. Vulnerabilities (CVE)
  3. 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.

5.5 /10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

4.9 /10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

V2 Legend

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 6.9

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

References
Link Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22674 Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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History

23 Oct 2025, 14:54

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References () https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22674 - () https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22674 - Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

22 Oct 2025, 00:17

Type Values Removed Values Added
References
  • () https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22674 -

21 Oct 2025, 20:18

Type Values Removed Values Added
References
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21 Oct 2025, 19:19

Type Values Removed Values Added
References
  • () https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22674 -

21 Nov 2024, 06:47

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory () https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
References () https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory () https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
References () https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory () https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

08 Jun 2022, 02:43

Type Values Removed Values Added
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cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
References (MISC) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256 - (MISC) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
References (MISC) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255 - (MISC) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
References (MISC) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220 - (MISC) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown 		v2 : 4.9
v3 : 5.5
CWE CWE-125

26 May 2022, 18:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE
Information

Published : 2022-05-26 18:15

Updated : 2025-10-23 14:54

NVD link : CVE-2022-22674

Mitre link : CVE-2022-22674

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-22674

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Products Affected

apple

  • macos
  • mac_os_x
CWE
CWE-125

Out-of-bounds Read