CVE-2022-32813 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption flaw allows an app with root privileges to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges on Apple operating systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-32813?

CVE-2022-32813 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 24 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, tvOS 15.6, watchOS 8.7. An app with root privileges may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32813?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32813?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32813 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-2022-32813 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32813 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipados vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wwpp-xpcq-g2vc.

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