CVE-2022-32817

Status: ModifiedMedium (5.5)—

An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

CVSS

Version: 3.1
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Base score: 5.5

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.77%
Percentile among all scored CVEs: 54
Score date: 10/8/2026

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (5)

Apple — Ipados Apple — Iphone OS Apple — Macos Apple — Tvos Apple — Watchos

CWEs

CWE-125
CWE-125

References

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