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CVE-2022-32821: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jul 20 2022(Updated: )

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Monterey<12.5
12.5
tvOS<15.6
15.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<15.6
15.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<15.6
15.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<8.7
8.7
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<15.6
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<15.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=12.0<12.5
tvOS<15.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<8.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-32821?

    CVE-2022-32821 is a memory corruption issue in GPU Drivers that has been addressed with improved validation.

  • Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-32821?

    CVE-2022-32821 affects Apple macOS Monterey (up to version 12.5), iOS (up to version 15.6), iPadOS (up to version 15.6), watchOS (up to version 8.7), and tvOS (up to version 15.6).

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-32821?

    To fix CVE-2022-32821, update your Apple software to the latest available version specified in the remediation section of the affected software.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-32821?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-32821 in the references provided by Apple: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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