CVE-2022-32909

Local sensitive-data disclosure via mishandled caches

Published Nov 1, 2022 · Updated May 6, 2025

Cache information exposure in Apple TV on iOS before 16 allows attackers to read user-sensitive data through a malicious app. Apple has not disclosed which Apple TV cache is exposed or the incorrect cache operation beyond stating that cache handling was improved. Attacker-controlled app execution and user interaction are required, and the documented consequence is limited to data confidentiality.

CVSS severity5.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.23%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Cache information exposure in Apple TV on iOS before 16 allows attackers to read user-sensitive data through a malicious app. Apple has not disclosed which Apple TV cache is exposed or the incorrect cache operation beyond stating that cache handling was improved. Attacker-controlled app execution and user interaction are required, and the documented consequence is limited to data confidentiality.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-32909
Published
Nov 1, 2022
Updated
May 6, 2025
Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS
Classifications
CWE-524, T1533
Attack vector
local
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 1, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 6, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=unspecified <16

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Apple · iOSversion=unspecified <16

Published CVSS scores

5.5CISACVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-524Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information
T1533Data from Local System

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