CVE-2022-32908: Apple iOS · A user may be able to elevate privileges
Affects Apple iOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 12.6 : patch Apple iOS soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 12.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Sep 2022
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize patching affected Apple devices by upgrading to macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7, iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, or macOS Big Sur 11.7 as soon as possible. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict device management policies including Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to control app installations and restrict local access. Implementing strong authentication mechanisms and limiting physical access to devices can reduce the risk of local exploitation. Regular audits of device security posture and user privileges should be conducted to detect anomalies. Additionally, organizations should educate users about the risks of installing untrusted applications or profiles that could facilitate local privilege escalation. Network segmentation and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools can help detect suspicious activities stemming from compromised devices. Finally, maintaining an inventory of Apple devices and ensuring timely updates are critical to minimizing exposure.
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213488 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213486 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213487 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39 (opens in a new tab)