An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOS before 15.6 and macOS before 12.5. Fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 15.6, 12.5
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
This vulnerability affects Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems. A malicious application could exploit it to run arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges, giving it full control over the device.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CVE published
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
From unspecified · fixed in 15.6
- Apple macOS
From unspecified · fixed in 12.5
References 7
Questions about CVE-2022-32894
What does this mean?
An out-of-bounds write bug lets data be written outside the memory area it was meant for. Apple's advisory says an application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.Source: support.apple.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Apple lists iOS and iPadOS versions before 15.6 and macOS versions before 12.5 as affected. To check, look at the version shown in Settings under General, then About on iPhone or iPad, or About This Mac on a Mac.Source: support.apple.com
What should I do about it?
Update iOS and iPadOS to 15.6.1 or later. Apple's fix is listed for iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1.Source: support.apple.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-08-18, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data