CVE-2019-6213 Memory corruption in iOS
A buffer overflow allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges on Apple operating systems.
- 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-2019-6213?
CVE-2019-6213 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 buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.1.3. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6213?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tv Os, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6213?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6213 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-2019-6213 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-6213 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p7r-f53q-7vm3.