CVE-2022-32827

Name: CVE-2022-32827
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T20:15:17.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32827 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.0
Apple	Macos	< 13.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169929/AppleAVD-deallocateKernelMemoryInternal-Missing-Surface-Lock.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169929/AppleAVD-deallocateKernelMemoryInternal-Missing-Surface-Lock.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32827?

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

How severe is CVE-2022-32827?

CVE-2022-32827 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32827?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-32827?

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Source: NVD / NIST