CVE-2022-42827
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-10-25
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-11-15
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-11-01
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-42827?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
Is CVE-2022-42827 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-42827 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-11-15.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-42827?
CVE-2022-42827 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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