Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32832 is an Apple operating system memory-handling flaw. If a malicious app already has root privileges, it may be able to run code with kernel privileges, giving it deeper control of the device. The main business concern is privilege escalation after an attacker has already gained powerful local access.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate priority patching issue. It is serious after root compromise because kernel privileges can mean full device control, but the published evidence does not show remote exploitation or active attacks.
Technical view
Apple says the issue was addressed with improved memory handling. The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Fixed releases include iOS/iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, macOS Monterey 12.5, Catalina Security Update 2022-005, watchOS 8.7, and tvOS 15.6.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple devices running versions older than the listed fixed releases. The source data does not provide exact vulnerable version ranges or CPEs, so validation should rely on Apple security update coverage and device inventory.
Exploitation context
No provided source states active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked in KEV. Exploitation requires a local app with root privileges, so this is mainly a post-compromise or chained-attack risk rather than an initial remote entry point.
Researcher notes
The record lacks CWE, exact vulnerable version ranges, and detailed component information. The key analytic constraint is PR:H: the attacker-controlled app must already have root privileges before attempting kernel-level escalation.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Apple devices to the listed fixed versions or later.
- Prioritize macOS systems where users or services commonly run with administrative privileges.
- Check Apple support pages for any product-specific update guidance.
- Remove or isolate devices that cannot receive the relevant Apple security updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple OS versions across managed endpoints and mobile devices.
- Confirm macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS meet or exceed fixed releases.
- Review patch-management reports for devices missing July 2022 Apple security updates.
- Record any unsupported or unpatched Apple devices as residual risk.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H0.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/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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