CVE-2022-32864 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2022-32864?

CVE-2022-32864 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-32864?

CVE-2022-32864 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32864?

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.

Vulnerability Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.7
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.7
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.7
Apple	Tvos	< 16.0
Apple	Watchos	< 9.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/40Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/47Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213486Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213487Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-32864?

CVE-2022-32864 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

How severe is CVE-2022-32864?

CVE-2022-32864 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32864?

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.