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CVE-2022-32927: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. Joining a malicious Wi-Fi network may result in a denial-of-service of the Settings app.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

An iPhone or iPad that joins a malicious Wi-Fi network could have its Settings app denied service. Apple says it fixed the issue with improved memory handling in iOS 15.7.1, iPadOS 15.7.1, iOS 16.1, and iPadOS 16.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority mobile hygiene issue, especially for staff using public or guest Wi-Fi. The likely business impact is device usability and support disruption, not data theft based on the provided sources.

Technical view

CVE-2022-32927 is a CWE-400 resource-management issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5, reflecting network reachability, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high availability impact only. The public description limits impact to denial of service of the Settings app after joining a malicious Wi-Fi network.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant to unmanaged or outdated iPhones and iPads that may connect to untrusted Wi-Fi networks. The source bundle does not provide exact vulnerable version ranges beyond naming the fixed releases.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and the sources do not state active exploitation. The described scenario requires a device to join a malicious Wi-Fi network, leading to Settings app denial of service rather than confidentiality or integrity compromise.

Researcher notes

The record gives a concise Apple impact statement and fixed releases but does not name precise vulnerable build ranges. Validation should focus on version state, MDM coverage, and whether affected devices can join untrusted Wi-Fi networks. Do not infer broader app, OS, or network compromise from these sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Update iOS devices to iOS 15.7.1, iOS 16.1, or later.
  • Update iPadOS devices to iPadOS 15.7.1, iPadOS 16, or later.
  • Use MDM compliance policies to block outdated iOS and iPadOS versions.
  • Reduce use of untrusted Wi-Fi networks until devices are updated.
  • Check Apple security guidance for any later platform-specific corrections.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory iOS and iPadOS versions across managed devices.
  • Confirm each device is on a named fixed release or later.
  • Review MDM reports for noncompliant or unmanaged Apple devices.
  • Check Wi-Fi policy exposure for devices allowed onto public networks.
  • Document any remaining unsupported devices and compensating controls.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-32927Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
AppleiOS and iPadOSunspecifiedListed
AppleiOS and iPadOSunspecifiedListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-400

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