VDB-212728 · CVE-2022-32866 · EUVD-2022-35932

Apple tvOS Kernel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple tvOS. Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-32866. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple tvOS (Digital Media Player) (unknown version) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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 presented 11/02/2022. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-32866 since 06/09/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35932). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Digital Media Player

Vendor

Apple

Name

tvOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
11/02/2022 +146 days 🔍
11/02/2022 +0 days 🔍
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-100-212728
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2022 07:37
Updated: 06/04/2026 10:58
Changes: 11/02/2022 07:37 (39), 05/07/2025 07:49 (25), 06/04/2026 10:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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