#VU68823 Out-of-bounds write in tvOS


Published: 2022-10-28

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68823

Vulnerability 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-2022-32925

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
tvOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Wi-Fi subsystem. A local application can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213487


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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