CVE-2019-6213: Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.1.3. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Other sources
Kernel. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.
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Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-6235
- CVE-2019-6231
- CVE-2019-6230
- CVE-2019-6224
- CVE-2019-6214
- CVE-2019-6225
- CVE-2019-6210
- CVE-2019-6205
- CVE-2019-6213
- CVE-2019-6209
- CVE-2019-6208
- CVE-2019-6218
- CVE-2018-20346
- CVE-2018-20505
- CVE-2018-20506
- CVE-2019-6227
- CVE-2019-6233
- CVE-2019-6234
- CVE-2019-6229
- CVE-2019-6215
- CVE-2019-6212
- CVE-2019-6216
- CVE-2019-6217
- CVE-2019-6226
- CVE-2019-8570
- CVE-2019-6200
- CVE-2019-6202
- CVE-2019-6221
- CVE-2018-4467
- CVE-2018-4452
- CVE-2019-6219
- CVE-2019-6220
- CVE-2019-6211
- CVE-2019-6206
- CVE-2019-6228
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6213?
The severity of CVE-2019-6213 is critical with a score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6213?
iOS versions up to and excluding 12.1.3, macOS Mojave versions up to and excluding 10.14.3, tvOS versions up to and excluding 12.1.2, and watchOS versions up to and excluding 5.1.3 are affected by CVE-2019-6213.
How can an application exploit CVE-2019-6213?
An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges by exploiting CVE-2019-6213.
How was CVE-2019-6213 fixed?
CVE-2019-6213 was fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, and watchOS 5.1.3 with improved bounds checking.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6213?
More information about CVE-2019-6213 can be found at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106739), [Apple Support - iOS](https://support.apple.com/HT209443), [Apple Support - macOS Mojave](https://support.apple.com/HT209446).