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CVE-2022-26763: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon May 16 2022(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.4. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple watchOS<8.6
8.6
Apple tvOS<15.5
15.5
Apple Catalina
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.6
11.6.6
<12.4
12.4
Apple iOS<15.5
15.5
Apple iPadOS<15.5
15.5
Apple iPadOS<15.5
Apple iPhone OS<15.5
Apple Mac OS X<10.15.7
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
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_2021-004
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-005
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 macOS>=11.0<11.6.6
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.4
Apple tvOS<15.5
Apple watchOS<8.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-26763.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is 'DriverKit. An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.'

  • What software is affected by this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability affects Apple watchOS up to version 8.6, Apple tvOS up to version 15.5, macOS Big Sur up to version 11.6.6, Apple iOS up to version 15.5, Apple iPadOS up to version 15.5, and Apple macOS Monterey up to version 12.4.

  • How can I fix this vulnerability?

    To fix this vulnerability, update your software to the latest available version. Please refer to the vendor's security advisory for specific remediation instructions.

  • 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: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255).

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