This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

The remote host is running a version of macOS / Mac OS X that is 11.x prior to 11.7 Big Sur. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - Flaws with handling memory in the kernel. As a result, an app can be able to execute arbitrary code with     kernel privileges or disclose kernel memory. (CVE-2022-32911, CVE-2022-32864)

  - Incorrect bounds checks in the kernel. As a result, an app can execute arbitrary code with kernel     privileges. (CVE-2022-32894, CVE-2022-32917)

  - A logic issue in the Maps app. As a result an app can read sensitive location information.
    (CVE-2022-32883)

  - A flaw in the iMovie runtime. As a result a user can view sensitive information. (CVE-2022-32896)

  - A logic issue in the ATS and Contacts components. As a result an app can bypass privacy preferences.
    (CVE-2022-32854, CVE-2022-32900)

  - A logic issue in PackageKit. As a result an app can gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2022-32900)

  - A memory corruption issue in the MediaLibrary component. As a result a user can elevate privileges.
    (CVE-2022-32908)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the operating system's self-reported version number.

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 16. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 15.7. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

ID	Name	Product	Family	Severity
165108	macOS 11.x < 11.7 (HT213443)	Nessus	MacOS X Local Security Checks	high
165105	Apple iOS < 16 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT213446)	Nessus	Mobile Devices	critical
164970	Apple iOS < 15.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT213445)	Nessus	Mobile Devices	high

Detections

Analytics

CVE-2022-32854

medium

Tenable Plugins

high

critical

high