Apple tvOS Kernel Memory out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple tvOS. Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel Memory Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-32925. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple tvOS (Digital Media Player) (affected version not known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Kernel Memory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16, iOS 16, watchOS 9. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.

The weakness was shared 11/02/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32925 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-2022-35991). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
11/02/2022 +146 days 🔍
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06/07/2026 +1313 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32925 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32925
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212739
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2022 09:09
Updated: 06/07/2026 17:14
Changes: 11/02/2022 09:09 (39), 12/03/2022 09:57 (12), 06/07/2026 17:14 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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