CVE-2022-32914

Name: CVE-2022-32914
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T20:15:19.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: Nov 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32914?

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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Source: NVD / NIST