CVE-2022-32917

Name: CVE-2022-32917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-20T21:15:11.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 5.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32917 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 5.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.56%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Oct 5, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.7
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.7
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.7
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.6

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/40Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/40Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-32917US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32917?

How severe is CVE-2022-32917?

CVE-2022-32917 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32917?

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