Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.5 Kernel state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.5. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-32844. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. 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 classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.6, watchOS 8.7, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication.

The weakness was shared 07/20/2022 by Sreejith Krishnan R as HT213346 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32844. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/02/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

An app with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication

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 state management.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35910). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

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Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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NVD Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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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 🔍
06/02/2026 +1412 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213346
Researcher: Sreejith Krishnan R
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32844 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32844
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204729
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2022 16:32
Updated: 06/02/2026 14:34
Changes: 07/21/2022 16:32 (19), 07/21/2022 16:36 (28), 08/16/2022 09:32 (1), 03/11/2025 23:02 (38), 06/02/2026 14:34 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.