Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.5 ImageIO Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component ImageIO. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32802. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.5 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component ImageIO. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was disclosed 07/20/2022 by Ivan Fratric as HT213346 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-32802. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/28/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution

Upgrading to version 15.6 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

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Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 15.6

Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
07/20/2022 +41 days 🔍
07/20/2022 +0 days 🔍
07/21/2022 +1 days 🔍
05/28/2025 +1042 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213346
Researcher: Ivan Fratric
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32802 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32802
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204722
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2022 16:29
Updated: 05/28/2025 22:17
Changes: 07/21/2022 16:29 (18), 07/21/2022 16:33 (28), 08/16/2022 09:08 (1), 05/28/2025 22:17 (27)
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