CVE-2022-26721 json
A memory initialization issue was addressed.
published 2022-05-26 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2022-31271
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 59%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A memory initialization issue was addressed. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
Patch / fix
- Apple Security Update - Catalina 2022
- Apple macOS 11.6, 12.4
Exploit prediction
0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Apple Security Update - Catalina
- Apple macOS
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-665 Improper Initialization
References
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT213255
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT213256
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT213257
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2022-26721
- NVD CVE-2022-26721
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