Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2022-32892
Published: October 25, 2022 / Updated: October 30, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU68681
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32892
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
Apple Safari
iPadOS
Apple iOS
Apple Safari
How to mitigate CVE-2022-32892
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 13.0 22A380
Apple Safari - update to 16.0
iPadOS - addressed in versions 15.7 19H12, 16.0 20A362
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 15.7 19H12, 16.0 20A362
Apple Safari - update to 16.0
iPadOS - addressed in versions 15.7 19H12, 16.0 20A362
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 15.7 19H12, 16.0 20A362