Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32922 is an Apple memory safety flaw triggered by maliciously crafted web content. If a user opens affected content, arbitrary code execution may occur. The source bundle does not show known active exploitation, but the impact is high because successful exploitation could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for Apple fleets because web content can trigger code execution after user interaction. Patch internet-facing user endpoints first, especially executive, developer, and high-trust systems.
Technical view
Apple describes a use-after-free issue addressed with improved memory management. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction. Fixed releases listed are Safari 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura 13.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where Apple systems process untrusted web content before the listed fixed releases. The bundle lists Apple macOS as affected but does not provide complete vulnerable version ranges.
Exploitation context
No KEV listing is provided and the source bundle does not cite active exploitation. The known trigger is processing maliciously crafted web content, requiring user interaction.
Researcher notes
The bundle is clear on vulnerability class, impact, CVSS, and fixed releases, but incomplete on exact affected version ranges. Avoid assuming exploitation in the wild without KEV or another cited source.
Mitigation direction
- Update Safari to version 16.1 or later where applicable.
- Update iOS to 16.1 or later where applicable.
- Update iPadOS to 16 or later where applicable.
- Update macOS to Ventura 13 or a vendor-supported fixed release.
- Check Apple guidance for unsupported or older platform baselines.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple endpoints and record OS and Safari versions.
- Confirm versions meet or exceed the fixed releases listed by Apple.
- Prioritize devices used for email, browsing, and external web access.
- Check vulnerability management tools for CVE-2022-32922 detection coverage.
- Document exceptions where devices cannot receive vendor fixes.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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/HT213488CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213495CVE reference
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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.