Apple macOS SMB out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component SMB. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-32798. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the component SMB. 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 07/20/2022 by Sreejith Krishnan R as HT213345 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32798. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

An app may be able to gain elevated privileges

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

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/09/2022 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213345
Researcher: Sreejith Krishnan R
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32798 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32798
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204897
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2022 12:53
Updated: 05/23/2025 04:03
Changes: 07/22/2022 12:53 (17), 07/22/2022 12:56 (28), 08/20/2022 09:54 (1), 05/23/2025 04:03 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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