First published: Mon Mar 14 2022(Updated: )
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
Credit: Felix Poulin-Belanger product-security@apple.com Felix Poulin-Belanger
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple macOS Big Sur | <11.6.5 | 11.6.5 |
Apple macOS Monterey | <12.3 | 12.3 |
Apple macOS | >=11.0<11.6.5 | |
Apple macOS | >=12.0<12.3 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2022-22651 is a vulnerability that involves an out-of-bounds write issue in the SMB protocol, which has been addressed with improved bounds checking.
The affected software includes Apple macOS Big Sur versions up to and excluding 11.6.5, and Apple macOS Monterey versions up to and excluding 12.3.
To fix the CVE-2022-22651 vulnerability, update your Apple macOS Big Sur to version 11.6.5 or later, and update your Apple macOS Monterey to version 12.3 or later.
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-22651 in the following references: [Apple Support - HT213183](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183) and [Apple Support - HT213184](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184).