Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Apple kernel vulnerability could let an app run code with kernel privileges on affected iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch devices. Apple fixed it with improved memory handling in iOS/iPadOS and watchOS updates. Treat it as high priority where managed devices may be behind on operating system updates.
Executive priority
Prioritize patch compliance across Apple mobile and watch fleets. The issue enables kernel-privileged code execution from an app, which can undermine device security controls, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2022-32932 is a CWE-787 memory handling issue affecting Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Apple states an app may execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Apple iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS devices that have not been updated to the named fixed releases or later. The source bundle does not define exact vulnerable version ranges beyond the fixed versions.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not report CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates local access and user interaction are required. The practical risk is a malicious or compromised app gaining kernel-level execution on an unpatched device.
Researcher notes
Use the Apple advisories and CVE record as the authority. The bundle identifies CWE-787 and fixed releases, but not exact vulnerable version boundaries. Avoid assuming exploit availability or a specific vulnerable component beyond Apple’s memory handling description.
Mitigation direction
- Update iOS and iPadOS devices to 15.7.1, 16.1, iPadOS 16, or later as applicable.
- Update Apple Watch devices to watchOS 9.1 or later.
- Check Apple security advisories for device-specific applicability and any newer superseding guidance.
- Prioritize managed devices that can install apps or handle sensitive business data.
Validation and detection
- Inventory iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS versions across managed and high-value devices.
- Confirm devices meet or exceed the fixed versions listed by Apple.
- Flag devices below the fixed versions for update or compensating risk review.
- Review vulnerability scanner or MDM findings against CVE-2022-32932.
Public sources used
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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 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/HT213489CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490CVE reference
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Out-of-bounds Write
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