CVE-2019-6208

Public Exploit

Description

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2. A malicious application may cause unexpected changes in memory shared between processes.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.47% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106695 vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209446 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209443 vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46296/ third party advisory exploit
https://support.apple.com/HT209447 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6208?
CVE-2019-6208 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6208?
To fix CVE-2019-6208, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-6208 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-6208 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-6208?
CVE-2019-6208 affects Apple iOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS.
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