Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32914 is an Apple use-after-free memory bug that could let a malicious app run code with kernel privileges. That level of access can undermine device security boundaries. Apple says the issue was fixed through improved memory management in named OS releases.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority patching item for Apple fleets. Kernel-level code execution can materially affect endpoint trust, but the provided evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation language.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-416 use-after-free leading to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple devices running versions older than macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Monterey 12.6, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, watchOS 9, or tvOS 16. The supplied affected-product data is incomplete and duplicates some entries.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The CVSS vector indicates local execution and user interaction are required, so risk is highest where untrusted apps or user-driven app installation are plausible.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on OS build coverage and asset inventory accuracy. The public bundle gives impact and fixed releases, but not root cause detail, affected version ranges, exploit availability, or standalone mitigations beyond updating per Apple guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Apple systems to the fixed OS releases named by Apple.
- Prioritize macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS assets below the listed fixed versions.
- Check Apple security pages for device-specific update guidance.
- Restrict untrusted app installation while remediation is pending.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple OS versions across managed endpoints and mobile devices.
- Confirm systems meet or exceed Apple’s fixed release versions.
- Review MDM compliance reports for devices missing required updates.
- Track exceptions where older Apple devices cannot install fixed releases.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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/HT213446CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213486CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213487CVE reference
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Use After Free
Use After Free represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.