high
7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-32944

First published: Mon Oct 24 2022(Updated: )

Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit: Tim Michaud @TimGMichaud MoveworksTim Michaud @TimGMichaud MoveworksTim Michaud @TimGMichaud MoveworksTim Michaud @TimGMichaud MoveworksTim Michaud @TimGMichaud MoveworksTim Michaud @TimGMichaud MoveworksTim Michaud @TimGMichaud Moveworks product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<13
13
Apple iOS<16.1
16.1
Apple iPadOS<16
16
Apple iOS<15.7.1
15.7.1
Apple iPadOS<15.7.1
15.7.1
Apple watchOS<9.1
9.1
Apple tvOS<16.1
16.1
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.1
11.7.1
Apple macOS Monterey<12.6.1
12.6.1
Apple iPadOS<15.7.1
Apple iPhone OS<15.7.1
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.7.1
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.6.1
Apple tvOS<16.1
Apple watchOS<9.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-32944?

    CVE-2022-32944 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the kernel of Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Ventura, and watchOS.

  • How does CVE-2022-32944 impact Apple devices?

    CVE-2022-32944 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the affected device.

  • Which versions of Apple software are affected by CVE-2022-32944?

    Apple devices running iOS up to and excluding version 16.1, iPadOS up to and excluding version 16, macOS Monterey up to and excluding version 12.6.1, macOS Big Sur up to and excluding version 11.7.1, iOS up to and excluding version 15.7.1, iPadOS up to and excluding version 15.7.1, tvOS up to and excluding version 16.1, macOS Ventura up to and excluding version 13, and watchOS up to and excluding version 9.1 are affected by CVE-2022-32944.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-32944?

    CVE-2022-32944 has a high severity rating.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-32944?

    To fix CVE-2022-32944, it is recommended to update your Apple device to a version that includes the relevant security patches. Please refer to Apple's advisory for specific remediation instructions.

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