CVE-2022-22586: Critical severity macos vulnerability

Published Jan 26, 2022
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Updated

AMD Kernel. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Credit

an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
macOS<12.2
12.2
macOS<12.2

Event History

Mar 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-22586?

CVE-2022-22586 is a vulnerability in the AMD Kernel that allows an attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write.

2

How does CVE-2022-22586 impact macOS Monterey 12.2?

CVE-2022-22586 affects macOS Monterey 12.2, potentially allowing an attacker to exploit the vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22586?

The severity of CVE-2022-22586 is not specified in the provided information.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-22586?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2022-22586 in macOS Monterey 12.2. It is recommended to update to the latest version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22586?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22586 in Apple's official security advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054

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