Actively exploited in the wild
Apple macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Apple - macOS · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-04-04. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2022-22675
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
An out-of-bounds write issue in Apple systems was addressed with improved bounds checking. This affects tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1, and iPadOS 15.4.1. An application may execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Risk Assessment
The vulnerability may be actively exploited, posing a risk of kernel-level compromise. Organizations using unpatched Apple devices are at risk.
Recommendation
Immediately update to tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1, or iPadOS 15.4.1. Monitor devices for unusual activity.
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Original NVD description (English source)
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..