CVE-2022-32943: 
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2022-32943 is a security vulnerability in Apple's Photos application that was discovered and fixed in iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1, released on December 13, 2022. The vulnerability allows a deleted photo to be re-surfaced without authentication using the shake-to-undo feature (Apple Support, Apple Security).

The vulnerability stems from a bounds checking issue in the Photos application's shake-to-undo functionality. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks in the security updates. The vulnerability was discovered by Jiwon Park, Mieszko Wawrzyniak, and an anonymous researcher (Apple Support).

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to deleted photos on affected devices. When exploited, an attacker could potentially recover deleted photos without proper authentication, bypassing the intended security controls (Apple Support).

Apple has addressed this vulnerability in iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1. Users should update their devices to these versions or later to receive the security fix. The fix implements improved bounds checks to prevent unauthorized access to deleted photos (Apple Support).