CVE-2022-32832

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app with root privileges may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

6.7

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 3.54% Top 15%

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Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple tvOS

Affected: Apple watchOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32832?: CVE-2022-32832 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-32832?: To fix CVE-2022-32832, 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-2022-32832 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-32832 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-32832?: CVE-2022-32832 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS, Apple watchOS.

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