Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-32788?
CVE-2022-32788 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 c...
How severe is CVE-2022-32788?
CVE-2022-32788 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32788?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.