CVE-2022-32788
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.95%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32788 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.7 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32788?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-32788?
CVE-2022-32788 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32788?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-32788?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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