Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | < 10.15.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-32842?
CVE-2022-32842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-32842?
CVE-2022-32842 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.