CVE-2019-6221: High severity macos mojave vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2019
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Updated

Core Media. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, iTunes 12.9.3 for Windows. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

Credit

Fluoroacetate(Trend Micro), Fluoroacetate(Trend Micro), Fluoroacetate(Trend Micro), Fluoroacetate(Trend Micro), Fluoroacetate(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.3
10.14.3
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
apple iTunes for Windows<12.9.3
12.9.3
Apple iOS<12.1.3
12.1.3
Apple iPhone OS<12.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.3
All of the following
Apple iTunes<12.9.3
Microsoft Windows
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

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6221?

CVE-2019-6221 is a vulnerability in Core Media that allows a malicious application to elevate privileges.

2

How does CVE-2019-6221 affect iOS?

iOS versions up to and excluding 12.1.3 are affected by CVE-2019-6221.

3

How does CVE-2019-6221 affect macOS Mojave?

macOS Mojave versions up to and excluding 10.14.3 are affected by CVE-2019-6221.

4

How does CVE-2019-6221 affect iTunes for Windows?

iTunes for Windows versions up to and excluding 12.9.3 are affected by CVE-2019-6221.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-6221?

To fix CVE-2019-6221, update iOS to version 12.1.3, macOS Mojave to version 10.14.3, and iTunes for Windows to version 12.9.3.

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