Description
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0027
EPSS Percentile
50.0%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-125
Status
published
Products (3)
apple/mac_os_x
10.15.7 (15 CPE variants)
apple/mac_os_x
10.15 - 10.15.7
apple/macos
11.0 - 11.6.6
Published
May 26, 2022
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026