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Apple iOS and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Apple - iOS and macOS · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-08-18. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CVE-2022-32894

HighCVSS 7.8KEV
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An out-of-bounds write issue in Apple systems was addressed with improved bounds checking. This affects iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1, and macOS Monterey 12.5.1. An application may execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability may be actively exploited, posing a risk of kernel-level compromise. Organizations using unpatched Apple devices are at risk.

Recommendation

Immediately update to iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1, or macOS Monterey 12.5.1. Monitor devices for unusual activity.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS