CVE-2019-6215: High severity Apple 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, tvOS 12.1.2, Safari 12.0.3, iTunes 12.9.3 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.10. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

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

Credit

Lokihardt(Google Project Zero), Lokihardt(Google Project Zero), Lokihardt(Google Project Zero), Lokihardt(Google Project Zero), Lokihardt(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.1.2
12.1.2
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.10
7.10
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.9.3
12.9.3
Apple Safari<12.0.3
12.0.3
Apple iOS<12.1.3
12.1.3
Apple Safari<12.0.3
Apple iPhone OS<12.1.3
Apple tvOS<12.1.2
Apple WatchOS<5.1.3
All of the following
Any of the following
Apple iCloud<7.10
Apple iTunes<12.9.3
Microsoft Windows
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
Apple iCloud<7.10
Apple iTunes<12.9.3
Microsoft Windows
debian/webkit2gtk
2.44.2-1~deb11u12.50.4-1~deb11u12.50.4-1~deb12u12.50.4-1~deb13u12.50.5-1

Event History

Mar 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:31 PM
Description
Feb 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:42 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:43 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6215?

CVE-2019-6215 is a type confusion vulnerability in WebKit, which could allow arbitrary code execution.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6215?

CVE-2019-6215 affects Safari 12.0.3, iOS up to version 12.1.3, tvOS up to version 12.1.2, iTunes up to version 12.9.3 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows up to version 7.10.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6215?

CVE-2019-6215 has a severity score of 8.8 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-6215 in Safari?

To fix CVE-2019-6215 in Safari, update to version 12.0.3 or later.

5

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2019-6215?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-6215.

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