CVE-2022-32840

Name: CVE-2022-32840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-24T20:15:09.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32840 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

43.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.6
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.5
Apple	Watchos	< 8.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Release 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/HT213345Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32840?

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

How severe is CVE-2022-32840?

CVE-2022-32840 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32840?

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-2022-32840?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST