high
7.8
CWE
20 787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-32820: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jul 20 2022(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple watchOS<8.7
8.7
Apple tvOS<15.6
15.6
Apple Catalina
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.8
11.6.8
<12.5
12.5
Apple iOS<15.6
15.6
Apple iPadOS<15.6
15.6
Apple iPadOS<15.6
Apple iPhone OS<15.6
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-002
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-003
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-004
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-005
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-006
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-007
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2021-008
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2022-001
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2022-002
Apple Mac OS X=10.15.7-security_update_2022-003
Apple macOS<10.15.7
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.6.8
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.5
Apple macOS=10.15.7
Apple macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2022-004
Apple tvOS<15.6
Apple watchOS<8.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-32820.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-32820?

    CVE-2022-32820 is an out-of-bounds write issue.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-32820?

    CVE-2022-32820 affects macOS Monterey 12.5, Apple Catalina, macOS Big Sur up to 11.6.8, iOS up to 15.6, iPadOS up to 15.6, watchOS up to 8.7, and tvOS up to 15.6.

  • How was CVE-2022-32820 addressed?

    CVE-2022-32820 was addressed with improved input validation.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-32820?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-32820 on the official Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345).

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