CVE-2019-6224: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 22 2019(Updated: )
A buffer overflow 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, watchOS 5.1.3. A remote attacker may be able to initiate a FaceTime call causing arbitrary code execution.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple watchOS | <5.1.3 | 5.1.3 |
| Apple macOS Mojave | <10.14.3 | 10.14.3 |
| Apple High Sierra | ||
| Apple Sierra | ||
| Apple tvOS | <12.1.2 | 12.1.2 |
| Apple iOS | <12.1.3 | 12.1.3 |
| Apple iPhone OS | <12.1.3 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.14.3 | |
| Apple Tv Os | <12.1.2 | |
| Apple watchOS | <5.1.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209443 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209446 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209447 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209448 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106739
- https://support.apple.com/HT209443
- https://support.apple.com/HT209446
- https://support.apple.com/HT209447
- https://support.apple.com/HT209448
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46433/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2019-6235
- CVE-2019-6202
- CVE-2019-6231
- CVE-2019-6230
- CVE-2019-6224
- CVE-2019-6214
- CVE-2019-6210
- CVE-2019-6213
- CVE-2019-6209
- CVE-2019-6219
- CVE-2018-20346
- CVE-2018-20505
- CVE-2018-20506
- CVE-2019-6227
- CVE-2019-6216
- CVE-2019-6217
- CVE-2019-6226
- CVE-2019-6200
- CVE-2019-6221
- CVE-2018-4467
- CVE-2018-4452
- CVE-2019-6225
- CVE-2019-6205
- CVE-2019-6208
- CVE-2019-6218
- CVE-2019-6220
- CVE-2019-6211
- CVE-2019-6233
- CVE-2019-6234
- CVE-2019-6229
- CVE-2019-6215
- CVE-2019-6212
- CVE-2019-8570
- CVE-2019-6206
- CVE-2019-6228
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2019-6224.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6224?
The severity of CVE-2019-6224 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
What is the description of CVE-2019-6224?
CVE-2019-6224 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in FaceTime that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2019-6224?
Versions up to and excluding iOS 12.1.3 are affected by CVE-2019-6224.
How can I fix CVE-2019-6224?
You can fix CVE-2019-6224 by updating to iOS 12.1.3 or later.
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