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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2022-32893

Critical 🇺🇸 CISA KEV ⚡ Exploit Available
Apple iOS and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability — Apple iOS and macOS contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution when processing malicious crafted we
Published: Aug 18, 2022  ·  Source: CISA_KEV
CVSS v3
9.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Apple iOS and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability — Apple iOS and macOS contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution when processing malicious crafted web content.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2022-32893 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and macOS that enables remote code execution through malicious web content. With a CVSS score of 9.0 and publicly available exploits, this vulnerability poses an immediate threat to Saudi organizations relying on Apple devices. Urgent patching is required across all affected iOS and macOS systems to prevent potential compromise.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 21, 2026 23:51
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability significantly impacts Saudi banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions), government agencies (NCA, NCSC), healthcare organizations, and energy sector (ARAMCO). High-risk sectors include financial services using Apple devices for executive communications, government ministries relying on macOS infrastructure, and healthcare providers with iOS-based medical applications. Telecom operators (STC, Mobily) managing Apple-based infrastructure are also at elevated risk. The remote code execution capability enables data exfiltration, lateral movement, and potential supply chain compromise.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Healthcare and Medical Services Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Education Retail and E-commerce
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all iOS and macOS devices in your environment using asset management tools
2. Disable web browsing on critical systems until patching is complete
3. Implement network segmentation to isolate Apple devices from sensitive systems
4. Enable Enhanced Tracking Prevention and disable JavaScript in Safari where operationally feasible

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Apply iOS security updates to iOS 15.6 or later immediately
2. Update macOS to Monterey 12.5 or later, or Big Sur 11.7 or later
3. Prioritize patching for devices used by executives, financial staff, and government personnel
4. Test patches in non-production environment first

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious web content patterns
2. Implement DNS filtering to block known malicious domains
3. Use Mobile Device Management (MDM) to restrict Safari functionality
4. Monitor for suspicious process execution and memory access patterns

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for unexpected Safari process crashes or restarts
2. Alert on unusual memory access patterns in WebKit processes
3. Track downloads of suspicious files via Safari
4. Monitor for privilege escalation attempts following web browsing
5. Implement IDS/IPS signatures for CVE-2022-32893 exploitation attempts
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أجهزة iOS و macOS في بيئتك باستخدام أدوات إدارة الأصول
2. تعطيل تصفح الويب على الأنظمة الحرجة حتى يتم إصلاح الثغرات
3. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لعزل أجهزة Apple عن الأنظمة الحساسة
4. تفعيل حماية التتبع المحسّنة وتعطيل JavaScript في Safari حيث أمكن

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تطبيق تحديثات أمان iOS على iOS 15.6 أو أحدث فوراً
2. تحديث macOS إلى Monterey 12.5 أو أحدث، أو Big Sur 11.7 أو أحدث
3. إعطاء الأولوية لتصحيح الأجهزة المستخدمة من قبل المديرين والموظفين الماليين والحكوميين
4. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج أولاً

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. نشر قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب لحجب أنماط المحتوى الضار
2. تطبيق تصفية DNS لحجب النطاقات الضارة المعروفة
3. استخدام إدارة الأجهزة المحمولة لتقييد وظائف Safari
4. مراقبة أنماط الوصول إلى الذاكرة المريبة

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة أعطال عملية Safari غير المتوقعة أو إعادة التشغيل
2. تنبيهات على أنماط الوصول إلى الذاكرة غير العادية في عمليات WebKit
3. تتبع تنزيلات الملفات المريبة عبر Safari
4. مراقبة محاولات تصعيد الامتيازات بعد تصفح الويب
5. تطبيق توقيعات IDS/IPS لمحاولات استغلال CVE-2022-32893
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Information Security Policies and Procedures ECC 2024 A.6.1.1 - Organization of Information Security ECC 2024 A.8.1.1 - Asset Management ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change Management ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Inventory SAMA CSF ID.RA-2 - Vulnerability Management SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - System and Information Integrity SAMA CSF DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability Scans
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.1 - Policies for Information Security ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Asset Management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities and Exposures ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2 - System Development and Change Management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security Patches and Updates PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability Scanning
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Apple:iOS and macOS
📊 CVSS Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Critical
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Critical
CVSS Score9.0
EPSS0.22%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
CISA KEV🇺🇸 Yes
KEV Due Date2022-09-08
Published 2022-08-18
Source Feed cisa_kev
Views 1
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
9.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
kev actively-exploited
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