Is CVE-2022-32788 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-32788 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-32788 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-32788 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-32788?

CVE-2022-32788 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-32788

CWE-120Published: September 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A buffer overflow 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. A remote user may be able to cause kernel code execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A buffer overflow in various Apple products allows remote kernel code execution. Given the critical nature of kernel-level access, this vulnerability requires immediate patching.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS to the versions released in July 2022 to resolve the buffer overflow.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-32788 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.