CVE-2022-32908 Memory corruption in iOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple operating systems allows a user to elevate privileges, requiring immediate patching.

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-2022-32908?

CVE-2022-32908 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 20 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32908?

It affects 5 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2022-32908?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32908 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-2022-32908 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32908 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-hjx6-46xp-4mxh.

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