CVE-2019-6211 Memory corruption in iOS
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into viewing malicious web content on Apple iOS and macOS devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-6211?
CVE-2019-6211 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 5 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6211?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6211?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6211 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-2019-6211 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6211 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fw59-78fh-4mqg.