Apple watchOS Kernel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple watchOS. This impacts an unknown function of the component Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-32866. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code 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 summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9, macOS Monterey 12.6, tvOS 16. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 11/02/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32866 since 06/09/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35932). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
11/02/2022 +146 days 🔍
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06/04/2026 +1310 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32866 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32866
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212727
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2022 07:37
Updated: 06/04/2026 10:58
Changes: 11/02/2022 07:37 (39), 12/03/2022 09:26 (11), 05/07/2025 07:49 (15), 06/04/2026 10:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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