Apple watchOS Kernel Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple watchOS. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-32907. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (unknown version). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Kernel. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16, iOS 16, watchOS 9. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

The weakness was shared 11/02/2022. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-32907 since 06/09/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35973). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartwatch Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

watchOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
11/02/2022 +146 days 🔍
11/02/2022 +0 days 🔍
06/05/2026 +1311 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: 169930
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32907 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32907
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212784
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2022 09:57
Updated: 06/05/2026 21:13
Changes: 11/02/2022 09:57 (38), 12/03/2022 14:10 (1), 12/03/2022 14:12 (10), 05/07/2025 08:15 (15), 06/05/2026 21:13 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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