Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32818 is an Apple macOS information disclosure issue. A local app could leak sensitive kernel state, which may expose data useful for further attacks. Apple says it fixed the issue in macOS Monterey 12.5 with improved memory handling. No provided source shows active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle through normal macOS patch governance, with faster attention for sensitive workstations. The issue is not shown as actively exploited, but kernel-state disclosure can support broader compromise when combined with other weaknesses.
Technical view
The CVE is categorized as CWE-200 with CVSS 3.1 score 5.5. The vector indicates local access, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact. Apple describes the fix as improved memory handling.
Likely exposure
Organizations with unmanaged or unpatched macOS systems may be exposed. The source bundle lists Apple macOS with unspecified affected versions and states the issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, so exact vulnerable version boundaries are incomplete.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation. The CVSS vector implies an attacker would need to get an app run locally with user interaction. Treat this mainly as a confidentiality and potential attack-chain risk.
Researcher notes
Available public detail is limited. The useful facts are the local, user-interaction CVSS profile, CWE-200 classification, confidentiality-only impact, Apple’s improved memory handling fix, and the Monterey 12.5 fixed release. Do not infer exploit primitives or affected version ranges beyond the sources.
Mitigation direction
- Update eligible Macs to macOS Monterey 12.5 or a later Apple-supported release.
- Prioritize shared, developer, administrator, and high-trust user workstations.
- Check Apple’s advisory for any later platform-specific guidance.
- Keep endpoint controls focused on untrusted local app execution.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS versions across managed and unmanaged Apple endpoints.
- Confirm systems have macOS Monterey 12.5 or later where applicable.
- Map scanner findings to CVE-2022-32818 and Apple HT213345.
- Review patch exceptions for business-critical Macs and assign owners.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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