SB2022040102 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Monterey 

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SB2022040102 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Monterey

Published: April 1, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022040102
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22675)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the AppleAVD subsystem. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22674)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within Intel Graphics Driver. A local user can  trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of kernel memory.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References