Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.6.1 Kernel out-of-bounds write

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7.7$5k-$25k1.58

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.6.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Kernel. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-32917. The attack can only be executed locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.6.1 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/12/2022 as HT213445 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-32917. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/06/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 09/14/2022 with a due date of 10/05/2022:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Upgrading to version 15.7 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (717) and EUVD (EUVD-2022-35983). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 15.7

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06/09/2022 🔍
09/12/2022 +95 days 🔍
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06/06/2026 +1361 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213445
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32917 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32917
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-208489
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/14/2022 07:38
Updated: 06/06/2026 02:01
Changes: 09/14/2022 07:38 (13), 09/14/2022 07:39 (4), 09/14/2022 07:42 (29), 10/16/2022 19:13 (2), 10/16/2022 19:20 (2), 04/27/2024 16:52 (24), 06/17/2024 05:14 (2), 09/25/2024 12:29 (1), 01/29/2025 17:48 (20), 06/06/2026 02:01 (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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