CVE-2019-6218: Input Validation

Published Jan 22, 2019
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Updated

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

Other sources

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

Credit

Ian Beer(Google Project Zero), Ian Beer(Google Project Zero), Ian Beer(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

8 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 iOS<12.1.3
12.1.3
Apple iPhone OS<12.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.3
Apple tvOS<12.1.2

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 vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-6218.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-6218?

CVE-2019-6218 has a severity rating of 7.8 (Critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6218?

iOS versions up to 12.1.3, macOS Mojave versions up to 10.14.3, and tvOS versions up to 12.1.2 are affected by CVE-2019-6218.

4

How was CVE-2019-6218 fixed?

CVE-2019-6218 was fixed with improved input validation in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, and tvOS 12.1.2.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2019-6218?

A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges through CVE-2019-6218.

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