Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.6.0 Kernel Coldtro out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.6.0. This affects an unknown part of the component Kernel. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-32894. The attack must be carried out locally. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.6.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 08/18/2022 as HT213412. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-32894. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/05/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 08/18/2022 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 09/08/2022:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Upgrading to version 15.6.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (711) and EUVD (EUVD-2022-35960). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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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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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 15.6.1

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06/09/2022 🔍
08/18/2022 +70 days 🔍
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06/05/2026 +1387 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213412
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32894 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32894
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-206648
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2022 07:29
Updated: 06/05/2026 13:30
Changes: 08/18/2022 07:29 (42), 09/17/2022 14:58 (2), 09/17/2022 15:02 (10), 05/23/2023 07:23 (1), 05/23/2023 07:24 (1), 04/27/2024 12:33 (23), 06/17/2024 13:22 (2), 09/23/2024 23:45 (1), 02/28/2025 16:11 (1), 06/05/2026 13:30 (1)
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