VDB-212768 · CVE-2022-32881 · EUVD-2022-35947

Apple tvOS File System access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple tvOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component File System. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-32881. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple tvOS (Digital Media Player) (the affected version unknown). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component File System. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Monterey 12.6, tvOS 16. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

The weakness was presented 11/02/2022. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-32881 since 06/09/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35947). 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: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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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 🔍
06/05/2026 +1311 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32881 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32881
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212768
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2022 09:35
Updated: 06/05/2026 03:35
Changes: 11/02/2022 09:35 (39), 05/07/2025 07:49 (26), 06/05/2026 03:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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