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CVE-2022-22656

First published: Mon Mar 14 2022(Updated: )

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. A local attacker may be able to view the previous logged in user’s desktop from the fast user switching screen.

Credit: CVE-2022-22656 CVE-2022-22656 product-security@apple.com CVE-2022-22656

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Catalina
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.5
11.6.5
Apple macOS Monterey<12.3
12.3
Apple Mac OS X>=10.15<10.15.7
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2022-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2022-002
Apple macOS>=11.6<11.6.5
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.3
Apple macOS=10.15.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-22656.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is 'LoginWindow. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management.'

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes Apple Catalina, Apple macOS Big Sur (up to and exclusive of version 11.6.5), and Apple macOS Monterey (up to and exclusive of version 12.3).

  • How was the vulnerability addressed?

    The vulnerability was addressed through improved state management in the LoginWindow.

  • Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

    You can find more information about this vulnerability on the following Apple support pages: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185).

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