CVE-2019-6235 Memory corruption in iOS
A memory corruption flaw allows sandboxed processes to bypass restrictions, potentially leading to privilege escalation on Apple devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-6235?
CVE-2019-6235 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 4 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.1.3, iTunes 12.9.3 for Windows. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6235?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tv Os, Apple Watch Os.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6235?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6235 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-2019-6235 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6235 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2v8p-g986-x5qc.