CVE-2022-32847

CVE-2022-32847 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Apple Ipados
• Published: 2022-09-23
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32847?

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

How severe is CVE-2022-32847?

CVE-2022-32847 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-32847 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32847?

CVE-2022-32847 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32847?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-32847 published?

CVE-2022-32847 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346

Affected products (19)

• cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-004:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-005:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-006:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-007:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-008:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:10.15.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:10.15.7:security_update_2022-004:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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