CVE-2022-32894: Apple iOS and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
First published: Wed Aug 17 2022(Updated: )
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.
Credit: an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Monterey | <12.5.1 | 12.5.1 |
| Apple iPadOS | <15.6.1 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <15.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS | >=11.0<11.7 | |
| Apple macOS | >=12.0<12.5.1 | |
| Apple watchOS | <9.0 | |
| Apple macOS Big Sur | <11.7 | 11.7 |
| Apple watchOS | <9 | 9 |
| Apple iOS | <15.6.1 | 15.6.1 |
| Apple iPadOS | <15.6.1 | 15.6.1 |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| <15.6.1 | ||
| <15.6.1 | ||
| >=11.0<11.7 | ||
| >=12.0<12.5.1 | ||
| <9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213413 (Advisory)
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Aug/16
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213443
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213486
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213486 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213412,
- https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213413;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32894
- https://threatpost.com/iphone-users-urged-to-update-to-patch-2-zero-days-under-attack/180448/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2022-32894
- CVE-2022-32893
- CVE-2022-42789
- CVE-2022-32904
- CVE-2022-32902
- CVE-2022-42819
- CVE-2022-32854
- CVE-2022-32877
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- CVE-2022-32913
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- CVE-2022-32908
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- CVE-2022-32881
- CVE-2022-42793
- CVE-2022-42790
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- CVE-2022-42795
- CVE-2022-32907
- CVE-2022-32858
- CVE-2022-32898
- CVE-2022-32899
- CVE-2022-32889
- CVE-2022-32928
- CVE-2022-32903
- CVE-2022-32879
- CVE-2022-32870
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32894?
CVE-2022-32894 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability found in Apple iOS and macOS.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-32894?
CVE-2022-32894 could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges on affected devices.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-32894?
Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS Monterey, and macOS Big Sur are affected by CVE-2022-32894.
How can I protect my device from CVE-2022-32894?
To protect your device, update to Apple iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1, watchOS 9, macOS Monterey 12.5.1, or macOS Big Sur 11.7.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-32894?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-32894 on the Apple support website.
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