AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2022-32917
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2022-09-20 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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..
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-787
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apple · iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
- Added to catalog
- 2022-09-14
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-10-05
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.7
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.7
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 11.0
Before (exclusive): 11.7
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 12.0.0
Before (exclusive): 12.6
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/40
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/40
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-32917
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