CVE-2022-32838

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32838?: CVE-2022-32838 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-32838?: To fix CVE-2022-32838, 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-2022-32838 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-32838 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-32838?: CVE-2022-32838 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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Description

Category

CWE-285 – Improper Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions