CVE-2022-22614: Use After Free

Published Mar 14, 2022
·
Updated

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, watchOS 8.5, macOS Monterey 12.3. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

Kernel. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

Credit

an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.5
11.6.5
Apple tvOS<15.4
15.4
Apple Catalina
Apple WatchOS<8.5
8.5
Apple macOS Monterey<12.3
12.3
Apple iOS<15.4
15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
15.4
Apple iPadOS<15.4
Apple iPhone OS<15.4
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2022-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2022-002
Apple macOS>=11.6<11.6.5
Apple macOS>=12.0<=12.3
Apple macOS=10.15.7
Apple tvOS<15.4
Apple WatchOS<8.5

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-2022-22614?

CVE-2022-22614 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allows for a use after free issue.

2

How can the use after free issue in CVE-2022-22614 be addressed?

The use after free issue in CVE-2022-22614 is addressed by improving memory management.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-22614?

CVE-2022-22614 affects Apple software versions including Catalina, macOS Big Sur up to version 11.6.5, watchOS up to version 8.5, iOS up to version 15.4, iPadOS up to version 15.4, tvOS up to version 15.4, and macOS Monterey up to version 12.3.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22614?

More information about CVE-2022-22614 can be found on the Apple support website at the following links: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184).

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-22614?

The CWE for CVE-2022-22614 is CWE-416.

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