CVE-2022-32859
CVE-2022-32859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-642.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-642
- Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16. Deleted contacts may still appear in spotlight search results.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-32859?
- A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16. Deleted contacts may still appear in spotlight search results.
- How severe is CVE-2022-32859?
- CVE-2022-32859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-32859 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-32859?
- CVE-2022-32859 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-32859?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-32859 published?
- CVE-2022-32859 was published on 2022-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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