Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS



Published: 2022-09-12 | Updated: 2022-10-30
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 20
CVE-ID CVE-2022-32854
CVE-2022-32911
CVE-2022-32864
CVE-2022-32917
CVE-2022-32883
CVE-2022-32908
CVE-2022-32795
CVE-2022-32868
CVE-2022-32872
CVE-2022-32886
CVE-2022-32912
CVE-2022-32879
CVE-2022-32888
CVE-2022-32892
CVE-2022-32898
CVE-2022-32899
CVE-2022-32929
CVE-2022-42790
CVE-2022-42793
CVE-2022-42796
CWE-ID CWE-264
CWE-119
CWE-125
CWE-200
CWE-451
CWE-787
CWE-254
CWE-347
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #4 is being exploited in the wild.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #5 is available.
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Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 20 vulnerabilities.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU67196

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32854

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions within the Contacts app. A local application can bypass Privacy preferences.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU67190

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32911

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the OS kernel. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU67191

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32864

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the OS kernel. A local application can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read kernel memory.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU67192

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32917

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the OS kernel. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

5) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU67193

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32883

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in the Maps component. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive location information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

6) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU67194

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32908

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in MediaLibrary. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU67201

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32795

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of web content in Safari. A remote attacker can spoof the address bar of a page content.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU67200

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32868

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data exposure. A remote attacker can track users through Safari web extensions.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU67202

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32872

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to logic issue in Shortcuts. An attacker with physical access to device can access photos from the lock screen.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU67199

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32886

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing web content in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU67198

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32912

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds read and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU68669

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32879

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper state management in Notifications. An attacker with physical access to device can access contacts from the lock screen.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU68680

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32888

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

14) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU68681

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32892

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within WebKit Sandboxing. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and bypass implemented sandbox restrictions on the browser process.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

15) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU68637

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32898

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Apple Neural Engine. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

16) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU68638

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32899

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Apple Neural Engine. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

17) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU68799

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32929

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to iOS backups.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure permissions within the Backup feature. A local application can gain access to iOS backups.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

18) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU68674

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42790

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in the Sidecar. An attacker with physical access to device can view restricted content from the lock screen.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

19) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

EUVDB-ID: #VU68673

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42793

CWE-ID: CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect verification of cryptographic signature within the Security component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into running a malicious app that appears to have a valid signature and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

20) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU68645

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42796

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due within the Audio subsystem. A local application can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.6.1 19G82

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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