CVE-2022-32879

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, watchOS 9, tvOS 16. A user with physical access to a device may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

2.4

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.08%

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Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple watchOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213486	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213487	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32879?: CVE-2022-32879 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-32879?: To fix CVE-2022-32879, 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-2022-32879 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-32879 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-2022-32879?: CVE-2022-32879 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS, Apple watchOS.

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