AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2022-22675
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2022-05-26 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-787
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apple · macOS
- Added to catalog
- 2022-04-04
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-04-25
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.4.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.4.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 11.0
Before (exclusive): 11.6.6
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 12.0.0
Before (exclusive): 12.3.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 8.6
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213219
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213219
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213220
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-22675
Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource