CVE-2022-32819 Privilege escalation in macOS
A logic flaw in Apple operating systems allows a malicious app to gain root privileges, requiring users to update their devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-32819?
CVE-2022-32819 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 23 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32819?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32819?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32819 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-32819 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32819 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Ipados
- CVE-2025-43300 Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24201 Apple Multiple Products WebKit Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24085 Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free
- CVE-2025-31200 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
- CVE-2025-31201 Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write
Sources
Also known as GHSA-22jw-r3jv-5f4f.