CVE-2022-22638: Null Pointer Dereference
A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved validation. 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 attacker in a privileged position may be able to perform a denial of service attack.
Other sources
Kernel. A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved validation.
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Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2022-22633
- CVE-2022-22665
- CVE-2022-22631
- CVE-2022-22648
- CVE-2022-22627
- CVE-2022-22626
- CVE-2022-22625
- CVE-2022-22597
- CVE-2022-22616
- CVE-2022-26691
- CVE-2022-46706
- CVE-2022-22661
- CVE-2022-22613
- CVE-2022-22615
- CVE-2022-22614
- CVE-2022-22638
- CVE-2022-22632
- CVE-2022-22647
- CVE-2022-22656
- CVE-2022-22672
- CVE-2022-22617
- CVE-2022-26688
- CVE-2022-22650
- CVE-2022-22599
- CVE-2022-22651
- CVE-2022-22662
- CVE-2022-22582
- CVE-2022-22666
- CVE-2022-22634
- CVE-2022-22635
- CVE-2022-22636
- CVE-2022-22611
- CVE-2022-22612
- CVE-2022-22641
- CVE-2022-22640
- CVE-2022-21658
- CVE-2022-22670
- CVE-2022-22609
- CVE-2022-22600
- CVE-2022-22621
- CVE-2022-22610
- CVE-2022-22624
- CVE-2022-22628
- CVE-2022-22629
- CVE-2022-22637
- CVE-2022-22589
- CVE-2022-22596
- CVE-2021-30946
- CVE-2021-36976
- CVE-2022-22618
- CVE-2022-22654
- CVE-2022-22669
- CVE-2022-22630
- CVE-2022-22663
- CVE-2021-22946
- CVE-2021-22947
- CVE-2021-22945
- CVE-2022-22643
- CVE-2022-22657
- CVE-2022-22664
- CVE-2021-30977
- CVE-2022-22644
- CVE-2022-26690
- CVE-2022-22655
- CVE-2022-22639
- CVE-2022-22660
- CVE-2021-4136
- CVE-2021-4166
- CVE-2021-4173
- CVE-2021-4187
- CVE-2021-4192
- CVE-2021-4193
- CVE-2021-46059
- CVE-2022-0128
- CVE-2022-0156
- CVE-2022-0158
- CVE-2021-30918
- CVE-2022-22668
- CVE-2022-22652
- CVE-2022-22598
- CVE-2022-22642
- CVE-2022-22667
- CVE-2022-22653
- CVE-2022-22622
- CVE-2022-22659
- CVE-2022-22671
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22638?
CVE-2022-22638 is a vulnerability in the kernel that allows for a null pointer dereference.
How does CVE-2022-22638 affect Apple products?
CVE-2022-22638 affects Apple products such as macOS Big Sur, watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS Monterey.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22638?
The severity of CVE-2022-22638 is not specified.
How can I fix CVE-2022-22638?
To fix CVE-2022-22638, update to the latest version of the affected Apple products.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22638?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-22638 on the Apple support website.