HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2022-32894

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1. 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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
8/18/2022
Patch Due Date
9/8/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
8/24/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32894?

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1. 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.

Is CVE-2022-32894 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-32894 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 9/8/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-32894?

CVE-2022-32894 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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