Vulnerability Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.6, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-32844?
CVE-2022-32844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.6, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able...
How severe is CVE-2022-32844?
CVE-2022-32844 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32844?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.