CVE-2022-26714

Kernel code execution via memory corruption

Published May 26, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

Kernel memory corruption in Apple watchOS before 8.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via an application. The Kernel component insufficiently validates input during an undisclosed operation, causing memory corruption; Apple has not identified the affected function or input. Execution requires an application to reach the kernel flaw and user interaction, after which code runs with kernel privileges.

CVSS severity7.8
High
EPSS probability1.13%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
Hinoki checkNot available
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Summary

What happened

Kernel memory corruption in Apple watchOS before 8.6 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via an application. The Kernel component insufficiently validates input during an undisclosed operation, causing memory corruption; Apple has not identified the affected function or input. Execution requires an application to reach the kernel flaw and user interaction, after which code runs with kernel privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-26714
Published
May 26, 2022
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Apple
Product
watchOS
Classifications
CWE-787, T1068
Attack vector
local
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 26, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=unspecified <11.6
  2. Affected versionversion=unspecified <12.4
  3. Affected versionversion=unspecified <15.5
  4. Affected versionversion=unspecified <2022
  5. Affected versionversion=unspecified <8.6

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Apple · watchOSversion=unspecified <11.6; version=unspecified <12.4; version=unspecified <15.5; version=unspecified <2022; version=unspecified <8.6

Published CVSS scores

7.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.3NIST NVDAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
T1068Exploitation for Privilege Escalation

Public exploit references

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