Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-6225?

Affected: Iphone OS (Apple); Mac OS X (Apple); tvOS (Apple) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-6225 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2019-6225 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-6225?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-6225?

Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 12.1.3, Mac OS X 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2.

How urgently should CVE-2019-6225 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2019-6225tvOS Out-of-Bounds Write

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.

Published Mar 5, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2019-6225 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3) affecting Iphone OS (Apple), Mac OS X (Apple), tvOS (Apple) and 2 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 12.1.3, Mac OS X 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3

7.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

29%

Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

45/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/HT209443
advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/HT209446
advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/HT209447
advisory106695

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. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Iphone OSApple	See advisory	12.1.3
Mac OS XApple	See advisory	10.14.3
tvOSApple	>= unspecified	12.1.2
iOS	>= unspecified	iOS 12.1.3
macOS	>= unspecified	macOS Mojave 10.14.3

Patched Releases

Iphone OS

12.1.3

Mac OS X

10.14.3

tvOS

12.1.2, tvOS 12.1.2

iOS

iOS 12.1.3

macOS

macOS Mojave 10.14.3

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 5, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.
Affected: Iphone OS (Apple); Mac OS X (Apple); tvOS (Apple) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 12.1.3, Mac OS X 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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