CVE-2019-7286
HighExploitedPublic exploitA memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.
Published Dec 18, 2019 · Updated Oct 23, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-7286 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Iphone OS (Apple), Mac OS X (Apple), iOS and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 7, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 12.1.4, Mac OS X 10.14.3, iOS iOS 12.1.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
16%
Higher than 96.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 23, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 7, 2019 | Jun 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 23, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 23, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 12.1.4 |
| Mac OS XApple | See advisory | 10.14.3 |
| iOS | >= unspecified | iOS 12.1.4 |
| macOS | >= unspecified | macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update |
Patched Releases
Iphone OS
12.1.4
Mac OS X
10.14.3
iOS
iOS 12.1.4
macOS
macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 7, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Dec 18, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
May 23, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 23, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 23, 2022
Last updated
Oct 23, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/HT209520
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/HT209521
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/HT209601
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/HT209602
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.
Affected: Iphone OS (Apple); Mac OS X (Apple); iOS versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 7, 2019.
Yes. It was added on May 23, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 13, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 12.1.4, Mac OS X 10.14.3, iOS iOS 12.1.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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