CVE-2022-32926
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32926 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. An app with root privileges may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | 16.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32926?
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. An app with root privileges may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-32926?
CVE-2022-32926 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32926?
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.
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