CVE-2022-32911: Apple iOS · An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel 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, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize updating all Apple devices to the patched versions: macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7, iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, and macOS Big Sur 11.7 or later. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict mobile device management (MDM) policies to control app installations and restrict the use of untrusted or unauthorized applications. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring kernel-level activities can help detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Network segmentation should be enforced to limit the access of mobile devices to critical internal resources. Regular security awareness training should emphasize the risks of installing unverified applications. Additionally, organizations should monitor for indicators of compromise related to kernel-level exploits and maintain incident response plans tailored to potential device-level breaches. Given the local attack vector, controlling physical and logical access to devices is also critical.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel 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)