CVE-2019-6236 Race condition in iCloud for Windows
A race condition in the iCloud for Windows installer allows arbitrary code execution if run from an untrusted directory.
- 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-2019-6236?
CVE-2019-6236 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Icloud, 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 race condition existed during the installation of iCloud for Windows. This was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iCloud for Windows 7.11. Running the iCloud installer in an untrusted directory may result in arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6236?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Icloud.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6236?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-6236 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6236 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Icloud
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7396-5hfj-hqx5.