CVE-2022-32938
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32938 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. A shortcut may be able to check the existence of an arbitrary path on the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32938?
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. A shortcut may be able to check the existence of an arbitrary path on the file system.
How severe is CVE-2022-32938?
CVE-2022-32938 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32938?
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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