CVE-2022-32881
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32881 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Monterey 12.6, tvOS 16. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Monterey 12.6, tvOS 16. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213486Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213487Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213486Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213487Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32881?
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Monterey 12.6, tvOS 16. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2022-32881?
CVE-2022-32881 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32881?
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.
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