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CVE-2022-22674: Apple macOS Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

First published: Thu Mar 31 2022(Updated: )

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.

Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Monterey<12.3.1
12.3.1
Apple Catalina
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.6
11.6.6
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 Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2022-003
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.6.6
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-22674.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is Apple macOS Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability.

  • What is the description of the vulnerability?

    The description of the vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the Intel Graphics Driver, which may lead to the disclosure of kernel memory and has been addressed with improved input validation.

  • Which software versions are affected by the vulnerability?

    The vulnerability affects Apple macOS Monterey up to version 12.3.1, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.6.6, and Apple macOS Catalina.

  • Has this vulnerability been actively exploited?

    Apple is aware of a report that this vulnerability may have been actively exploited.

  • Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

    You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Apple support website. Please refer to the following links: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256).

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