Actively exploited in the wild
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Apple - iOS, iPadOS, and macOS · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-09-14. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CVE-2022-32917
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
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.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full device compromise. There are reports of active exploitation.
Recommendation
Immediately update Apple systems to the latest versions: macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7, iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. Monitor devices for unusual activity.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple macOS, iOS, iPadOS
See all- CVE-2021-1871CriticalActively exploited
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
- CVE-2021-1870CriticalActively exploited
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
Original NVD description (English source)
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..