CVE-2022-42827

Name: CVE-2022-42827
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T20:15:24.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42827 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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..

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.7.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.7.1
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 16.0, < 16.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-42827US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42827?

How severe is CVE-2022-42827?

CVE-2022-42827 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42827?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST