CVE-2019-7287 Apple iOS Memory Corruption
An attacker can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a memory corruption vulnerability in iOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 23 May 2022
- 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-2019-7287?
CVE-2019-7287 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Dec 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 memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7287?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7287?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7287 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 13 Jun 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-7287 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-7287 in the wild since at least 23 May 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c857-frv5-v87x.