CVE-2019-6223 Apple iOS and macOS Group Facetime
An attacker can force a recipient to answer a Group FaceTime call, bypassing user consent mechanisms in Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Nov 2021
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-6223?
CVE-2019-6223 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 5 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue existed in the handling of Group FaceTime calls. The issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update. The initiator of a Group FaceTime call may be able to cause the recipient to answer.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6223?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6223?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6223 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 May 2022.
Is CVE-2019-6223 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-6223 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fj6p-rwp3-vrrh.