CVE-2022-32862
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32862 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6.1. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6.1. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213493Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213493Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32862?
This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6.1. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.
How severe is CVE-2022-32862?
CVE-2022-32862 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32862?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2022
- CVE-2022-32857This issue was addressed by using HTTPS when sending informa…4.3
- CVE-2022-32858The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …5.5
- CVE-2022-32859A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. …5.3
- CVE-2022-3286Lack of IP address checking in GitLab EE affecting all versi…5.3
- CVE-2022-32860An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input val…7.8
- CVE-2022-32861A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. …5.3
- CVE-2022-32863A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state …9.8
- CVE-2022-32864The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …5.5
- CVE-2022-32865The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …7.8
- CVE-2022-32866The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …7.8
- CVE-2022-32867This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This…2.4
- CVE-2022-32868A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. …4.3
Are you affected by CVE-2022-32862?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST