Apple watchOS up to 8.6 libxml2 initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 8.6. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component libxml2. The manipulation results in initialization. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-32823. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple watchOS up to 8.6 (Smartwatch Operating System). Affected is some unknown processing of the component libxml2. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app may be able to leak sensitive user information.

The weakness was presented 07/20/2022 as HT213340 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-32823. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The advisory points out:

An app may be able to leak sensitive user information

Upgrading to version 8.7 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

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Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 8.7

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06/09/2022 🔍
07/20/2022 +41 days 🔍
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07/21/2022 +1 days 🔍
05/23/2025 +1037 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213340
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32823 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32823
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204798

Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2022 22:27
Updated: 05/23/2025 04:49
Changes: 07/21/2022 22:27 (18), 07/21/2022 22:30 (27), 08/16/2022 15:03 (1), 05/23/2025 04:49 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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