# CVE-2022-22675: Apple macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2022-22675-apple-macos-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2022-04-04. Updated: 2026-05-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2022-22675 · Severity: critical · CVSS 7.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2022-04-04

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in multiple Apple operating systems allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to insufficient bounds checking. This vulnerability has been reported as being actively exploited in the wild.

Technologies: [Apple macOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2022-22675 exploited in the wild?** Yes. CVE-2022-22675 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 4 April 2022. Treat it as urgent.

**How severe is CVE-2022-22675?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 4 April 2022.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple macOS Monterey 12.0.0 to 12.3.1; Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0 to 11.6.6; Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.4.1; Apple tvOS up to 15.5; and 1 more.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2022-22675?** A patch was published on 2022-05-14: Apple released security updates for various OS versions Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2022-22675 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2022-22675?** Check whether you run Apple macOS. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Affected products

- Apple macOS Monterey 12.0.0 to 12.3.1
- Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0 to 11.6.6
- Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.4.1
- Apple tvOS up to 15.5
- Apple watchOS up to 8.6

## Timeline

- 2022-04-04: disclosed: Vulnerability added to CISA KEV catalog
- 2022-04-04: kev added
- 2022-05-26: advisory: NVD published date
- 2022-05-14: patched: Apple released security updates for various OS versions
- 2022-04-04: exploited: Apple is aware of reports of active exploitation

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