CVE-2022-32790

Name: CVE-2022-32790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-23T19:15:12.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32790 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina. A remote user may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apple	Ipados	< 15.5	—
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.5	—
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7	Security Update 2020-001
Apple	Macos	< 10.15.7	—
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.6.6	—
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.4	—
Apple	Macos	10.15.7	—
Apple	Tvos	< 15.5	—
Apple	Watchos	< 8.6	—

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32790?

How severe is CVE-2022-32790?

CVE-2022-32790 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32790?

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-2022-32790?

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Source: NVD / NIST