Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Apple macOS issue could let someone positioned on the same or controlling network read sensitive information from affected systems. Apple fixed it in macOS Monterey 12.5 and Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. The public record does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a timely patching issue, not an emergency. The business risk is sensitive information disclosure from unpatched macOS systems when an attacker has advantageous network positioning.
Technical view
CVE-2022-32799 is a CWE-125 out-of-bounds read in macOS. Apple states improved bounds checking fixed it. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.9, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple macOS systems that have not applied macOS Monterey 12.5 or Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. The source bundle does not identify a specific component or affected sub-version range.
Exploitation context
Apple describes the attacker as a user in a privileged network position. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not cite public exploitation, exploit code, or attacks in the wild.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no component, crash detail, proof of concept, or vulnerable version matrix is included. Analysis should stay bounded to Apple’s statement, CVSS vector, CWE-125 classification, and the named fixed updates.
Mitigation direction
- Apply macOS Monterey 12.5 where applicable.
- Apply Security Update 2022-005 Catalina where applicable.
- Check Apple guidance for any platform-specific update constraints.
- Prioritize Macs used on untrusted or shared networks.
- Track exceptions for systems that cannot be updated promptly.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS endpoints and installed versions.
- Confirm Monterey systems are updated to 12.5 or later.
- Confirm Catalina systems have Security Update 2022-005 installed.
- Review Apple advisories HT213343 and HT213345.
- Document remaining exposed systems and compensating controls.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.23.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.