HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2022-42827

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

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
10/25/2022
Patch Due Date
11/15/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
11/1/2022

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 11/15/2022.

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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