CVE-2019-6210: Input Validation

Published Jan 22, 2019
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.1.3. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Ned Williamson(Google)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.1.2
12.1.2
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.3
10.14.3
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple WatchOS<5.1.3
5.1.3
Apple iOS<12.1.3
12.1.3
Apple iPhone OS<12.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.3
Apple Tv Os<12.1.2
Apple WatchOS<5.1.3

Event History

Mar 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2019-6210.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-6210?

The severity level of CVE-2019-6210 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6210?

iOS versions up to but excluding 12.1.3, macOS Mojave versions up to but excluding 10.14.3, tvOS versions up to but excluding 12.1.2, and watchOS versions up to but excluding 5.1.3 are affected.

4

How can a malicious application exploit CVE-2019-6210?

A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

5

How can CVE-2019-6210 be fixed?

CVE-2019-6210 is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, and watchOS 5.1.3.

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