CVE-2022-32894highunder attackCWE-787

CVE-2022-32894: high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS

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51Vexday Risk Score

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ssvc Actcvss 7.8epss 3.3%
from disclosure to weapon
Published on NVDAug 24
CISA KEVAug 18
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2022-09-08

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In short

A flaw in Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS allows an app to write data beyond allowed memory limits, potentially letting it run malicious code with the highest system privileges. This is dangerous because attackers could take complete control of your device.

Technical detail

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1, and macOS Monterey 12.5.1 allows a malicious application to corrupt kernel memory and achieve arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges. The vulnerability requires local app execution and has been observed in active exploitation campaigns.

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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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
Apple · iOS and iPadOSApple · macOS
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