Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.6.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.6.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Aug/16Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213413Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213443Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213486Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Aug/16Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213413Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213443Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213486Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-32894?
CVE-2022-32894 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2022-32894?
CVE-2022-32894 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32894?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Watchos.