CVE-2022-32894

KEVApple iOS and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Description

Apple iOS and macOS contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges.

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.

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

PublishedAug 24, 2022

Last modifiedJun 17, 2026

Added to KEVAug 18, 2022

Remediation dueSep 8, 2022

References

seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Aug/16Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412Release NotesVendor Advisory
support.apple.com/en-us/HT213413Release NotesVendor Advisory
support.apple.com/kb/HT213443Third Party Advisory
support.apple.com/kb/HT213486Third Party Advisory
cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-32894US Government Resource

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Risk assessment · High

Actively exploited. Patch immediately.

Exploitation: Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
Federal remediation deadline: Overdue by 1510 days
CVSS: 7.8 HIGH
EPSS (30-day exploit probability): 3.3% · top 12% of all CVEs
Weakness: CWE-787

Recommended actions

1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.

Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.