CVE-2022-32941 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems, which could lead to arbitrary code execution. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Apple has addressed this issue with improved bounds checks in various updates, including iOS 15.7.1, iPadOS 15.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16, macOS Monterey 12.6.1, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.1. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, immediate patching is recommended given the severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 11.7CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 12.6CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 13CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 15.7CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 16.1CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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