Out-of-bounds Read in Apple iOS
CVE-2022-32916
An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (14.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Apple Ios — versions unspecified
- Apple Iphone_os
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-32916?
- CVE-2022-32916 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2022-12-15.
- How severe is CVE-2022-32916?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.