CVE-2019-6217: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2019
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Updated

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.1.3, 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. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Mike Zhang(The Pangu team), Wen Xu(SSLab at Georgia Tech), Fluoroacetate(Trend Micro), Proteas, Shrek_wzw, Zhuo Liang(Qihoo 360 Nirvan Team), Apple, an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.1.2
12.1.2
Apple WatchOS<5.1.3
5.1.3
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
Apple iCloud<7.10
Apple iTunes<12.9.3
Microsoft Windows

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 CVE-2019-6217?

CVE-2019-6217 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows for arbitrary code execution when processing malicious web content.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6217?

CVE-2019-6217 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6217?

CVE-2019-6217 affects Apple Safari version up to and excluding 12.0.3, iOS version up to and excluding 12.1.3, tvOS version up to and excluding 12.1.2, watchOS version up to and excluding 5.1.3, iTunes version up to and excluding 12.9.3 for Windows, and iCloud version up to and excluding 7.10 for Windows.

4

How do I fix CVE-2019-6217?

To fix CVE-2019-6217, update your software to iOS 12.1.3, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.1.3, Safari 12.0.3, iTunes 12.9.3 for Windows, or iCloud 7.10 for Windows.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6217?

More information about CVE-2019-6217 can be found at the following references: [Security Focus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106699), [Gentoo Security](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-12), and [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/HT209443).

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