CVE-2022-22665

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.11%

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Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213185	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213184	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213256	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213255	vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/33	third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/35	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22665?: CVE-2022-22665 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22665?: To fix CVE-2022-22665, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-22665 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22665 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22665?: CVE-2022-22665 affects Apple macOS.

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