CVE-2022-32812

moderate-risk

Published 2022-08-24

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Do I need to act?

0.06% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 7.8/10 High

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (15)

Mac Os X

Macos

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (6)

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345

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moderate-risk

Severity 24/34 · High

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 18/34 · Moderate