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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32815 is an Apple kernel-level memory handling flaw. A qualifying app may gain kernel privileges, meaning compromise could move from a local app context to deep system control. Apple fixed it across listed iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS releases.
Executive priority
High priority for Apple fleets, but not emergency-level based on the supplied evidence. Patch verification should be scheduled promptly because kernel privilege escalation can materially increase damage after initial compromise.
Technical view
The bundle describes a CWE-787 memory issue addressed by improved memory handling. Impact is arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges by an app with root privileges. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 high, with local attack vector and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple devices that have not installed the listed fixed versions: iOS/iPadOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Big Sur 11.6.8, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, watchOS 8.7, or tvOS 15.6.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV is false. Treat this as a serious local privilege escalation risk, especially where attackers can run code on already-compromised or poorly managed Apple endpoints.
Researcher notes
The source bundle includes a notable inconsistency: the description says an app with root privileges, while the CVSS vector lists PR:N and UI:R. Validate against Apple advisories before making fine-grained exploitability assumptions.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the Apple fixed releases listed in the advisory bundle.
- Prioritize unmanaged, legacy, or internet-facing user endpoints for update verification.
- Check Apple guidance for platform-specific update availability and superseding fixes.
- Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive supported security updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple OS versions across endpoint, mobile, watchOS, and tvOS fleets.
- Confirm installed versions meet or exceed the fixed releases named by Apple.
- Review MDM compliance reports for devices blocked from updates.
- Check endpoint telemetry for suspicious privileged local app behavior.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Out-of-bounds Write
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