Buffer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2022-32941
Published: October 27, 2022 / Updated: October 28, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU68808
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32941
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within ppp implementation. A remote attacker can trick the victim into connecting to a malicious PPP server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
macOS
iPadOS
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2022-32941
Install updates from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 15.7.1 19H117, 16.1 20B82
iPadOS - addressed in versions 15.7.1 19H117, 16.1 20B82
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.1 20G918, 12.6.1 21G217, 13.0 22A380
iPadOS - addressed in versions 15.7.1 19H117, 16.1 20B82
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.1 20G918, 12.6.1 21G217, 13.0 22A380