CVE-2022-32917: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 12, 2022
·
Updated

Apple kernel, which is included in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, contains an unspecified vulnerability where an application may be able to execute code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.

Apple

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. 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..

Credit

an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7
11.7
macOS<12.6
12.6
Apple iOS and iPadOS<16
16
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15.7
15.7
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.7
15.7
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.7
iPhone OS<15.7
macOS>=11.0<11.7
macOS>=12.0.0<12.6

Event History

Sep 14, 2022
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Sep 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-32917?

CVE-2022-32917 is a vulnerability in the Apple kernel that allows an application to execute code with kernel privileges.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2022-32917?

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS are all affected by CVE-2022-32917.

3

How severe is CVE-2022-32917?

CVE-2022-32917 is a remote code execution vulnerability, which makes it a high-severity issue.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-32917?

Apple has released updates to address CVE-2022-32917. Please refer to the Apple support page for specific instructions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-32917?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-32917 on the Apple support page.

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