Buffer overflow in Apple iOS

CVE-2022-32886

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 16, iOS 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.015 (71.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32886?
CVE-2022-32886 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-09-20.
How severe is CVE-2022-32886?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-32886 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.