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CVE-2022-32893

8.8 · HIGHActively Exploited

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Published Aug 24, 2022CWE-787EPSS 9.93%

Overview

CVE-2022-32893 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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, Safari 15.6.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Aug/16Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/5Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/26/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/29/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/29/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/10Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/13/1Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/08/msg00019.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7SETAAXEPGNBMYKTUDFEZHS5LGSQ64QL/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32893?

CVE-2022-32893 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2022-32893?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-32893?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-32893?

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