CVE-2022-32838
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32838 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.6 | — |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.6 | — |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 | Security Update 2020-001 |
| Apple | Macos | < 10.15.7 | — |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.8 | — |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.5 | — |
| Apple | Macos | 10.15.7 | — |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344Release 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/HT213343Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344Release 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-2022-32838?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-32838?
CVE-2022-32838 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32838?
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-2022-32838?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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