CVE-2022-32894
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2022-08-24 00:00
Modified
2025-01-29 16:23
Summary
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.
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Apple iOS and iPadOS Version: unspecified   < 15.6
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   Apple macOS Version: unspecified   < 12.5
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CISA Known exploited vulnerability
Data from the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Date added: 2022-08-18

Due date: 2022-09-08

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Used in ransomware: Unknown

Notes: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213412, https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213413; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32894

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