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CVE-2022-32838: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jul 20 2022(Updated: )

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.

Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t Trend MicroMickey Jin @patch1t Baidu SecurityYe Zhang @co0py_Cat Baidu SecurityFerdous Saljooki @malwarezoo Jamf Softwarean anonymous researcher John Aakerblom @jaakerblom Zhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabCsaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityAntonio Zekic @antoniozekic Daniel Lim Wee Soong STAR LabsJoshua Mason MandiantJoshua Jones Dohyun Lee @l33d0hyun SSD Secure Disclosure LabsKorea Univ. Ivan Fratric Google Project ZeroMickey Jin @patch1t hjy79425575 Yiğit Can YILMAZ @yilmazcanyigit ABC Research s.r.o Yinyi Wu @3ndy1 ABC Research s.r.o. Dongzhuo Zhao ADLab of Venustech Cyberpeace Tech CoZhaoHai Cyberpeace Tech CoLtd. Xinru Chi Pangu LabTingting Yin Tsinghua University Ant GroupMin Zheng Ant GroupHexhive (hexhive.epfl.ch) ChinaNCNIPC ChinaCVE-2022-32823 Pan ZhenPeng @Peterpan0927 Kai Lu Zscaler's ThreatLabzSreejith Krishnan R @skr0x1c0 Jeffrey Paul (sneak.berlin) Joshua Mason @jhu.edu) @josh Evgeny Kotkov visualsvn.com Xuxiang Yang @another1024 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabGordon Long Computest Sector 7Thijs Alkemade @xnyhps Computest Sector 7Adam Chester TrustedSecYuebin Sun @yuebinsun2020 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabBinoy Chitale Illinois at ChicagoMS student Illinois at ChicagoStony Brook University Illinois at ChicagoNick Nikiforakis Illinois at ChicagoAssociate Professor Illinois at ChicagoJason Polakis Illinois at ChicagoUniversity Illinois at ChicagoMir Masood Ali Illinois at ChicagoPhD student Illinois at ChicagoChris Kanich Illinois at Chicago Illinois at ChicagoMohammad Ghasemisharif Illinois at ChicagoPhD Candidate Illinois at ChicagoP1umer @p1umer Q1IQ @q1iqF Matthias Keller (m-keller.com) afang @afang5472 xmzyshypnc @xmzyshypnc1 Manfred Paul @_manfp Trend Micro Zero Day InitiativeJan Vojtesek Avast Threat Intelligence teamWang Yu CyberservalJeremy Legendre MacEnhanceMohamed Ghannam @_simo36 Tommy Muir @Muirey03 Natalie Silvanovich Google Project ZeroWojciech Reguła @_r3ggi SecuRing product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.6.8
11.6.8
macOS Catalina
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<15.6
15.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<15.6
15.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<15.6
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<15.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-008
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2022-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2022-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2022-003
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS>=11.0<11.6.8
Apple iOS and macOS>=12.0<12.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2022-004
macOS<12.5
12.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-32838?

    CVE-2022-32838 is a logic issue in PluginKit that has been addressed with improved state management.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-32838?

    CVE-2022-32838 affects Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple Catalina, Apple macOS Big Sur, and Apple macOS Monterey.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-32838?

    The severity of CVE-2022-32838 is not mentioned in the provided information.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-32838?

    To fix CVE-2022-32838, ensure that you have the latest software updates installed for the affected products.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-32838?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-32838 on the Apple support website.

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