Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-32940?
CVE-2022-32940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel p...
How severe is CVE-2022-32940?
CVE-2022-32940 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-2022-32940?
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.