CVE-2022-32919
Alibaba Cloud Linux (Aliyun Linux) vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-32919 is a UI spoofing vulnerability that affects WebKit in Apple's operating systems. The vulnerability was discovered by @real_as3617 and fixed in iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1, released in December 2022. The issue affects multiple Apple devices including iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later (Apple Security, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a UI spoofing issue (CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames) in WebKit's handling of framed content. The issue was addressed with improved UI handling, specifically related to WebKit Bugzilla issue 247461. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N (NVD).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by visiting a website that frames malicious content. This could potentially lead to users being deceived about the content they are interacting with (Apple Security).

Mitigation and workarounds

Apple addressed this vulnerability by implementing improved UI handling in WebKit. Users should update to iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, or macOS Ventura 13.1 or later versions to protect against this vulnerability (Apple Security, Apple Security).

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