CVE-2022-32914
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32914 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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 execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.0 |
| 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-2022-32914?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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 execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-32914?
CVE-2022-32914 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32914?
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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