Apple tvOS up to 15.5.1 GPU Drivers out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple tvOS up to 15.5.1 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component GPU Drivers. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-32793. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple tvOS up to 15.5.1 (Digital Media Player). This affects an unknown part of the component GPU Drivers. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple out-of-bounds write issues were addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

The weakness was presented 07/20/2022 as HT213342 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32793. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

An app may be able to disclose kernel memory

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:

Multiple out-of-bounds write issues were addressed with improved bounds checking.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35859). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: tvOS 15.6

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06/09/2022 🔍
07/20/2022 +41 days 🔍
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07/21/2022 +1 days 🔍
06/02/2026 +1412 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213342
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32793 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32793
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204753
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2022 18:51
Updated: 06/02/2026 02:06
Changes: 07/21/2022 18:51 (18), 07/21/2022 18:54 (27), 08/16/2022 11:18 (1), 05/31/2025 01:59 (27), 06/02/2026 02:06 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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