CVE-2019-6205 Memory corruption in iOS
A malicious application can cause unexpected memory changes in shared processes, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation on Apple devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-6205?
CVE-2019-6205 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 5 Mar 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved lock state checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2. A malicious application may cause unexpected changes in memory shared between processes.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6205?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6205?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-6205 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-6205 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w2px-wm37-g99g.