CVE-2022-32844
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32844 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.6, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.6, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.7 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32844?
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.6, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication.
How severe is CVE-2022-32844?
CVE-2022-32844 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32844?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-32844?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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