Apple watchOS up to 9.0.2 Kernel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple watchOS up to 9.0.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-32924. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 9.0.2 (Smartwatch Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/24/2022 by Ian Beer as HT213491 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32924. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

Upgrading to version 9.1 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 memory handling.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35990). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 9.1

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06/09/2022 🔍
10/24/2022 +137 days 🔍
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10/25/2022 +1 days 🔍
06/07/2026 +1321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213491
Researcher: Ian Beer
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32924 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32924
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212073
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2022 07:37
Updated: 06/07/2026 09:56
Changes: 10/25/2022 07:37 (19), 10/25/2022 07:40 (27), 11/19/2022 23:35 (2), 11/19/2022 23:49 (10), 05/06/2025 10:39 (15), 06/07/2026 09:56 (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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