Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32825 is an Apple kernel memory disclosure issue. A malicious app may be able to expose sensitive kernel memory. Apple says it was fixed through improved memory handling in 2022 platform updates, including iOS/iPadOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, and tvOS 15.6.
Executive priority
Treat this as a scheduled but important Apple fleet update. It is confidentiality-focused and not reported as actively exploited in the provided sources, but unmanaged or outdated devices could expose sensitive kernel memory to a malicious app.
Technical view
The CVSS vector indicates local attack, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact only. The source bundle maps this to CWE-200 and states the weakness was resolved with improved memory handling. Integrity and availability impacts are not identified in the provided sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple devices running versions earlier than the fixed releases named by Apple. The affected-product metadata is incomplete and duplicated, so inventory should use Apple’s fixed-version list rather than only the product table.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not provide evidence of active exploitation, and KEV is false. The issue requires a local app and user interaction per the CVSS vector, which lowers urgency compared with remote code execution but still matters for confidentiality-sensitive endpoints.
Researcher notes
The provided data does not name the exact component, root cause details, or proof-of-concept status. Validation should focus on OS build levels and Apple advisory coverage. Avoid inferring broader impact beyond kernel memory disclosure from a local app.
Mitigation direction
- Update Apple devices to the fixed releases or later.
- Prioritize executive, developer, administrator, and sensitive-data endpoints.
- Use MDM to identify devices below Apple’s fixed versions.
- Check Apple advisories for platform-specific update availability.
- Retire or isolate devices unable to receive security updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS versions.
- Confirm macOS Monterey is 12.5 or later.
- Confirm macOS Big Sur is 11.6.8 or later.
- Confirm iOS and iPadOS are 15.6 or later.
- Confirm watchOS 8.7 and tvOS 15.6 or later where applicable.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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
- 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
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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