Apple watchOS Camera access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple watchOS. This affects an unknown function of the component Camera. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-32913. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Camera. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with additional restrictions on the observability of app states. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Monterey 12.6, tvOS 16. A sandboxed app may be able to determine which app is currently using the camera.

The weakness was published 11/02/2022. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-32913 since 06/09/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35979). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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NVD Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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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-2022-32913 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32913
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212770
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2022 09:36
Updated: 06/05/2026 23:08
Changes: 11/02/2022 09:36 (39), 12/03/2022 13:05 (10), 05/07/2025 08:15 (15), 06/05/2026 23:08 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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