CVE-2022-32863 Memory corruption in macOS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting malicious web content in Safari on macOS.

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-2022-32863?

CVE-2022-32863 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 20 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32863?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Macos, Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32863?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32863 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-2022-32863 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32863 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52gj-mf5j-ghfp.

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