CVE-2022-32894
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAn out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
- CVE Published
- Aug 24, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Aug 18, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
- 3.3%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple |
iOS and iPadOS
|
unspecified to < 15.6 |
Affected |
| Apple |
macOS
|
unspecified to < 12.5 |
Affected |
CVE References
- 20220831 APPLE-SA-2022-08-31-1 iOS 12.5.6 seclists.org · Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Aug/16
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-13 watchOS 9 seclists.org · Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-9 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-09-12-3 macOS Big Sur 11.7 seclists.org · Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412 support.apple.com · CVE Record https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213413 support.apple.com · CVE Record https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213413
Show 2 more references
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213443 support.apple.com · CVE Record https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213443
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213486 support.apple.com · CVE Record https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213486
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-08-18 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/165108 | Jun 02, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-08-18 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Out-of-bounds Write
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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09:27 UTC about 1 year ago09:27 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2022-32894
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2022-32894",
"title": "An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. Thi...",
"affected_vendor": "Apple",
"affected_product": "iOS and iPadOS, macOS",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": 0.03259,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}