Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Apple fixed a kernel-level memory corruption issue that could let an app crash the system or write to kernel memory. Business risk is highest where unmanaged Apple devices run older operating systems and users can install or open untrusted apps.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority Apple endpoint hygiene issue, not an internet-facing emergency. The main business task is ensuring all managed Apple devices are updated and that unmanaged devices are brought under compliance checks.
Technical view
CVE-2022-32837 is a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write in Apple platforms. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely on Apple systems not updated to macOS Monterey 12.5, tvOS 15.6, iOS 15.6, or iPadOS 15.6 or later applicable releases. The source bundle does not identify exact vulnerable version ranges beyond the fixed releases.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation requires local app execution and user interaction, based on the CVSS vector. No public exploit status is established by the provided sources.
Researcher notes
Apple’s description is sparse: improved checks fixed an issue where an app could cause unexpected termination or write kernel memory. The duplicate tvOS entry and unspecified affected versions in the bundle limit precision; use Apple advisories for authoritative platform mapping.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Apple devices to the fixed releases or later supported versions.
- Prioritize unmanaged or bring-your-own Apple devices with outdated operating systems.
- Restrict installation of untrusted apps where device management allows it.
- Check Apple advisories for platform-specific update guidance and superseding releases.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS versions across managed assets.
- Confirm devices meet or exceed macOS Monterey 12.5, iOS/iPadOS 15.6, or tvOS 15.6.
- Review MDM compliance reports for devices blocked from updating.
- Verify exception records for unsupported or business-critical Apple devices.
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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: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/kb/HT213343CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345CVE 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
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Out-of-bounds Write
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