CVE-2022-32949

Kernel code execution via out-of-bounds read

Published Feb 27, 2023 · Updated Mar 11, 2025

Out-of-bounds read in Apple Image Processing allows local users to execute kernel-privileged code on affected iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices. Public research classifies the hidden kernel-extension defect as an exploitable out-of-bounds read; Apple discloses only that Image Processing failed to perform adequate checks. A locally installed app and user interaction are required; affected releases are iOS and iPadOS before 15.7 and tvOS before 16.

CVSS severity7.8
High
EPSS probability0.24%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

Out-of-bounds read in Apple Image Processing allows local users to execute kernel-privileged code on affected iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices. Public research classifies the hidden kernel-extension defect as an exploitable out-of-bounds read; Apple discloses only that Image Processing failed to perform adequate checks. A locally installed app and user interaction are required; affected releases are iOS and iPadOS before 15.7 and tvOS before 16.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-32949
Published
Feb 27, 2023
Updated
Mar 11, 2025
Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
Classifications
CWE-269, T1068
Attack vector
local
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 27, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 11, 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 <15.7

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Apple · iOS and iPadOSversion=unspecified <15.7
Apple · tvOSversion=unspecified <16

Published CVSS scores

7.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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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-269Improper Privilege Management
T1068Exploitation for Privilege Escalation

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