CVE-2022-32815 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

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

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-32815?

CVE-2022-32815 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 23 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32815?

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-2022-32815?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32815 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-2022-32815 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32815 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipados vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-955x-77q4-5vqw.

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