Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32925 is an Apple operating system kernel memory safety issue. A malicious app could crash the system or write kernel memory. Apple says it was fixed with improved bounds checking in iOS 16, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16. Organizations should prioritize unmanaged or delayed-update Apple fleets.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority Apple fleet hygiene issue, especially for devices allowed to install apps or access sensitive services. The main business risk is device instability or kernel memory modification from a malicious app on unpatched devices.
Technical view
The issue is an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction required. Scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is not indicated, but integrity and availability impact are high. Apple’s advisory describes unexpected system termination or kernel memory write by an app.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple iOS, watchOS, or tvOS devices that have not reached the fixed releases named by Apple. The source bundle does not provide exact vulnerable version ranges, so validation should focus on OS version inventory against Apple’s advisories.
Exploitation context
No provided source states active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the bundle. The CVSS vector indicates local exploitation through an app with user interaction, not a direct unauthenticated network attack.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a kernel-impacting out-of-bounds write fixed by bounds checking. The bundle does not identify the component, precise vulnerable version ranges, exploit artifacts, or in-the-wild exploitation. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond Apple’s named fixed platforms.
Mitigation direction
- Update eligible iOS devices to iOS 16 or later.
- Update eligible Apple Watch devices to watchOS 9 or later.
- Update eligible Apple TV devices to tvOS 16 or later.
- Use MDM controls to enforce minimum OS versions.
- Review Apple guidance for unsupported or exception devices.
Validation and detection
- Inventory iOS, watchOS, and tvOS versions across managed assets.
- Flag devices below iOS 16, watchOS 9, or tvOS 16.
- Confirm update policy coverage for BYOD and unmanaged devices.
- Check Apple advisory pages for model-specific support details.
- Track remediation exceptions with business owner and expiry date.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/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:N/I:H/A:H1.85.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/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/HT213486CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213487CVE reference
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.