CVE-2019-6221

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, iTunes 12.9.3 for Windows. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iTunes for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT209446 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209443 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209450 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106694 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6221?
CVE-2019-6221 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6221?
To fix CVE-2019-6221, 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-2019-6221 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6221 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-6221?
CVE-2019-6221 affects Apple iOS, Apple macOS, Apple iTunes for Windows.
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