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CVE-2022-42827 Apple CVE debrief

CVE-2022-42827 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS and is described as an out-of-bounds write issue. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-10-25, which means it should be treated as a high-priority patching item. The publicly available source material here does not provide version ranges or deeper technical impact details, so the safest defensive posture is to follow Apple’s update guidance and confirm all managed devices are current.

Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Listed
Original CVE published
2022-10-25
Original CVE updated
2022-10-25
Advisory published
2022-10-25
Advisory updated
2022-10-25

Who should care

Apple device administrators, mobile device management teams, security operations teams, and organizations that rely on iPhone or iPad fleets should prioritize this CVE because it is listed in CISA’s KEV catalog.

Technical summary

The available records identify the flaw as an out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS. That class of bug indicates unsafe memory handling and can create stability and security risk, but the supplied sources do not specify affected versions, exploitation mechanics, or downstream impact beyond the KEV designation.

Defensive priority

High. CISA placed this CVE in the KEV catalog on 2022-10-25 with a remediation due date of 2022-11-15, so organizations should prioritize patching and compliance verification for Apple mobile devices.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply Apple’s updates and follow vendor instructions for iOS and iPadOS devices.
  • Use MDM or endpoint inventory to confirm all managed Apple devices are updated.
  • Check for any devices that missed the KEV remediation window and remediate immediately.
  • Validate that patch compliance reporting covers both corporate-owned and user-managed Apple devices.
  • Monitor CISA KEV and Apple security guidance for any follow-up notices related to this CVE.

Evidence notes

CVE and NVD records identify the issue as an Apple iOS and iPadOS out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CISA’s KEV entry marks it as known exploited, sets dateAdded to 2022-10-25, and lists the required action as applying updates per vendor instructions. The source item also references Apple’s support guidance and the NVD detail page.

Official resources

Publicly listed on 2022-10-25 and added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog the same day, indicating active exploitation concerns at that time.