CVE-2022-32793 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.5 Published Updated

An app can disclose kernel memory due to out-of-bounds write issues in Apple operating systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-32793?

CVE-2022-32793 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 24 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple out-of-bounds write issues were addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32793?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32793?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32793 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-32793 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32793 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipados vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vh37-fmrj-jmpx.

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