CVE-2022-32865 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.8 Published 1 Nov 2022 Updated 6 May 2025

An app can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to improper memory handling in Apple macOS.

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-2022-32865?

CVE-2022-32865 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 1 Nov 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

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32865?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32865?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32865 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-2022-32865 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32865 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3rq8-jv8q-ghj7.