CVE-2019-6214: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2019
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Updated

A type confusion 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 malicious application may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Other sources

IOKit. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Ian Beer(Google Project Zero)

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

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6214?

The severity of CVE-2019-6214 is high with a CVSS score of 8.6.

2

How does CVE-2019-6214 affect Apple devices?

CVE-2019-6214 affects Apple devices running iOS 12.1.3 or earlier, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 or earlier, tvOS 12.1.2 or earlier, and watchOS 5.1.3 or earlier.

3

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2019-6214?

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-6214 is a type confusion issue that could allow a malicious application to break out of its sandbox.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability in CVE-2019-6214?

You can fix the vulnerability in CVE-2019-6214 by updating your Apple device to iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, or watchOS 5.1.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6214?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-6214 on the following websites: - [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106739) - [Apple Support - HT209443](https://support.apple.com/HT209443) - [Apple Support - HT209446](https://support.apple.com/HT209446)

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