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CVE-2022-32917: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.

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..

HighCVSS 7.8Known exploitedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2022-32917 is an Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS vulnerability where an app could gain kernel-level control. Apple fixed it with improved bounds checks and reported possible active exploitation. For businesses, this is urgent for Apple endpoint fleets because kernel privileges can bypass normal app-level controls. Exposure is likely limited to Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices below the fixed releases named by Apple. The provided sources do not identify precise vulnerable version ranges beyond the fixed versions, so asset validation should rely on Apple advisory data and fleet inventory. Treat this as a high-priority Apple fleet remediation item. Active exploitation is supported by Apple reporting and CISA KEV, but the flaw requires local app execution rather than remote network access. Focus on rapid update compliance and visibility gaps. Mitigation focus: Update iPhones and iPads to iOS/iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, or later supported releases.; Update macOS Monterey systems to 12.6 or later supported releases.; Update macOS Big Sur systems to 11.7 or later supported releases..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
Yes
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
6Source links

CISA KEV status

Status
Known exploited
Source
CISA / ADP
Date added
Not provided

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-32917Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
AppleiOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
Weakness

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CWE-787 · source CWE mapping

Out-of-bounds Write

Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.