CVE-2022-32894: Apple iOS and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2022
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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.

Other sources

Apple iOS and macOS contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges.

CISA

Kernel. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Credit

an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and macOS
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7
11.7
Apple WatchOS<9
9
Apple macOS Monterey<12.5.1
12.5.1
Apple iOS<15.6.1
15.6.1
Apple iPadOS<15.6.1
15.6.1
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

Event History

Aug 18, 2022
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Aug 19, 2022
News Published
via Threatpost·03:25 PM
Aug 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 12, 2026
News Published
via Threatpost·08:57 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-32894?

CVE-2022-32894 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability found in Apple iOS and macOS.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2022-32894?

CVE-2022-32894 could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges on affected devices.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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