high
7.1
CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-22627

First published: Mon Mar 14 2022(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected application termination or disclosure of process memory.

Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t Trend MicroQi Sun Robert Ai Trend MicroQi Sun Robert Ai Trend MicroMickey Jin @patch1t Trend Micro product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com Qi Sun Robert Ai Trend MicroMickey Jin @patch1t Trend Micro

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Monterey<12.3
12.3
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.5
11.6.5
Apple Catalina
Apple Mac OS X>=10.15<10.15.7
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020-005
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020-007
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-002
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-003
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-006
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-007
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-008
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2022-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2022-002
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.6.5
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-22627?

    CVE-2022-22627 is a vulnerability in AppleScript that allows for an out-of-bounds read, which has been fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, and Security Update 2022-003 Catalina.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-22627?

    The severity of CVE-2022-22627 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.1.

  • How does CVE-2022-22627 impact affected software?

    Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected application termination or disclosure of process memory.

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2022-22627?

    CVE-2022-22627 affects macOS Big Sur (up to and excluding 11.6.5), macOS Monterey (up to and excluding 12.3), and macOS Catalina.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-22627?

    To fix CVE-2022-22627, update your macOS to the latest version available: macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, or install Security Update 2022-003 for macOS Catalina.

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