CVE-2019-6222 Security feature bypass in iOS
Attackers can access the microphone without displaying the use indicator, bypassing user privacy controls in iOS.
- 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-2019-6222?
CVE-2019-6222 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Dec 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 consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2. A website may be able to access the microphone without the microphone use indicator being shown.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6222?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6222?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6222 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-6222 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6222 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gv9c-rr4q-m38r.