CVE-2022-32897 Memory corruption in macOS

High 8.1 Published Updated

Processing a maliciously crafted TIFF file may lead to arbitrary code execution on macOS systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-32897?

CVE-2022-32897 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 10 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5. Processing a maliciously crafted tiff file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32897?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32897?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32897 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-2022-32897 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32897 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jp38-8m55-7qcq.

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