CVE-2022-32917

Known Exploited

Description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444 release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/40 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32917?
CVE-2022-32917 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-32917?
To fix CVE-2022-32917, 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-2022-32917 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2022-32917 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. 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-2022-32917?
CVE-2022-32917 affects Apple iOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.
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