CVE-2022-32917 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Apple devices running certain versions of iPadOS, iPhone OS, and macOS. This security flaw allows an application to potentially execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, which could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. Apple has addressed this issue with improved bounds checks in recent software updates, including macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7, and iPadOS 15.7. It's important for users to keep their devices updated to protect against such vulnerabilities.

How do I know if I'm affected?

If you're using an Apple device, you might be affected by the vulnerability if your device runs on certain versions of iPadOS, iPhone OS, or macOS. The affected versions include macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7, iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, and macOS Big Sur 11.7. This vulnerability allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, which could lead to unauthorized access and control over your device. Apple is aware of reports that this issue may have been actively exploited. To check if you're affected, verify your device's software version and compare it to the mentioned affected versions.

What should I do if I'm affected?

If you're affected by the vulnerability, it's crucial to update your device immediately. For iOS and iPadOS, go to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the prompts. For macOS, open System Preferences > Software Update and follow the instructions. Updating to the latest version will help protect your device from potential threats.

Is this in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog?

Yes, CVE-2022-32917 is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The vulnerability, named Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, was added on September 14, 2022, with a due date of October 5, 2022. The required action for this vulnerability is to apply updates according to the vendor's instructions.

Weakness enumeration

The weakness enumeration for this vulnerability is categorized as CWE-787, is an out-of-bounds write issue, which has been addressed with improved bounds checks in specific versions of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

For more details

CVE-2022-32917 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting various Apple devices, with potential consequences including unauthorized access and control. To better understand the technical details, severity, and known affected software configurations, visit the NVD page or the links below.

• Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-3 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-09-12-1 iOS 16

• Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-4 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-09-12-2 iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 (1)

• About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.7 - Apple Support

• About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6 - Apple Support (1)