CVE-2022-32863 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability affecting Apple Safari and macOS Monterey, specifically addressed in Safari 15.6 and macOS Monterey 12.5. This flaw allows attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution by processing maliciously crafted web content. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise potential (confidentiality, integrity, availability). While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or KEV listing, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness among security researchers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 12.5CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 15.6CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 15.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 12.0.0, < 12.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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