CVE-2022-32788

Description

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5. A remote user may be able to cause kernel code execution.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.68% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32788?
CVE-2022-32788 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-32788?
To fix CVE-2022-32788, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-32788 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-32788 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-32788?
CVE-2022-32788 affects Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS, Apple watchOS.
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