CVE-2022-42827

CISA description

Apple iOS and iPadOS kernel contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability which can allow an application to perform code execution with kernel privileges.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes & references

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42827

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2022-42827
• CVE.org · CVE-2022-42827
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)