CVE-2022-32893

Known Exploited

Description

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, Safari 15.6.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple Safari
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213414 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213413 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/5 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/26/2 third party advisory mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7SETAAXEPGNBMYKTUDFEZHS5LGSQ64QL/ vendor advisory broken link
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5220 mailing list third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5219 mailing list third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/29/1 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/29/2 third party advisory mailing list
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/08/msg00019.html third party advisory mailing list
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-39 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Aug/16 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/10 third party advisory mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YKJGV2EXVMYQW3OAJNI4WUTKKVMD2YYK/ vendor advisory broken link
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/13/1 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32893?
CVE-2022-32893 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-32893?
To fix CVE-2022-32893, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-32893 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2022-32893 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-32893?
CVE-2022-32893 affects Apple Safari, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS.
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