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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32829 is an Apple privilege escalation issue. A malicious app may be able to run code with kernel privileges, giving it very high control over an affected device. Apple says it was fixed through improved checks in iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, and macOS Monterey 12.5.
Executive priority
Treat as high-priority patch hygiene for Apple fleets, especially managed laptops and mobile devices. It is not supported as actively exploited in the provided sources, but kernel-level impact warrants prompt remediation.
Technical view
The CVE is mapped to CWE-269 and scored CVSS 7.8. The vector is local, low complexity, no privileges required, with user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public sources do not provide component-level detail beyond Apple’s “improved checks” statement.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple endpoints running versions older than iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, or macOS Monterey 12.5. The source bundle does not provide precise vulnerable build ranges or component details.
Exploitation context
The bundle shows no CISA KEV listing and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Risk still matters because successful exploitation could grant kernel privileges, but it requires local app execution and user interaction per CVSS.
Researcher notes
Public detail is sparse. The record names arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, CWE-269, and fixed Apple releases, but does not identify a vulnerable component, proof of exploitation, or specific vulnerable version ranges.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Apple devices to the fixed versions or later.
- Use MDM to enforce minimum iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions.
- Restrict installation of untrusted or unmanaged applications.
- Review Apple security guidance for any later superseding updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple endpoint OS versions across managed and unmanaged fleets.
- Confirm devices meet or exceed iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, or macOS 12.5.
- Check MDM compliance reports for lagging endpoints.
- Review endpoint telemetry for suspicious local app execution where available.
Public sources used
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CWE-269: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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/HT213346CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Privilege Management
Improper Privilege Management represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.