CVE-2022-22675
HighExploitedPublic exploitAn out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
Published Aug 18, 2022 · Updated Oct 21, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-22675 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Ipados (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple), macOS (Apple) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 31, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.4.1, Iphone OS 15.4.1, macOS 11.6.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
12%
Higher than 96.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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..
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 4, 2022 | Apr 25, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 31, 2022 | Apr 25, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 4, 2022 | Apr 25, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 4, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 15.4.1 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 15.4.1 |
| macOSApple | >= unspecified | 11.6.6 |
| TvosApple | See advisory | 15.5 |
| watchOSApple | >= unspecified | 8.6 |
Patched Releases
Ipados
15.4.1
Iphone OS
15.4.1
macOS
11.6.6, 12.3
Tvos
15.5
watchOS
8.6, 11.6, 15.5
iOS and iPadOS
15.4
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 31, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 4, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 4, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 4, 2022
Publicly disclosed
Aug 18, 2022
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryhttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26810
- advisoryhttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26827
- advisoryhttps://9to5mac.com/2022/03/31/apple-fixes-multiple-zero-day-exploits-with-ios-15-4-1-and-macos-12-3-1/
- advisoryhttps://9to5mac.com/2022/03/31/apple-releases-ios-15-4-1-battery-issues-fix/
- advisoryhttps://9to5mac.com/2022/03/31/macos-12-3-1-fixes-bug-affecting-game-controllers-and-other-bluetooth-devices/
FAQ
Common Questions.
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
Affected: Ipados (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple); macOS (Apple) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 31, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Apr 4, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 25, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.4.1, Iphone OS 15.4.1, macOS 11.6.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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