CVE-2022-32842 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.8 Published 23 Sep 2022 Updated 22 May 2025

An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows an app to gain elevated privileges, requiring a security update.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-32842?

CVE-2022-32842 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 23 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32842?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32842?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-32842 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32842 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-v5mm-c2pr-7qgh.