CVE-2019-6223: Apple iOS and macOS Group Facetime Vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2019
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Updated

A logic issue existed in the handling of Group FaceTime calls. The issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update. The initiator of a Group FaceTime call may be able to cause the recipient to answer.

Other sources

Apple iOS and macOS Group FaceTime contains an unspecified vulnerability where the call initiator can cause the recipient's Apple device to answer unknowingly or without user interaction.

CISA

FaceTime. A logic issue existed in the handling of Group FaceTime calls. The issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit

Grant Thompson(Catalina Foothills High School), Daven Morris(Arlington), TX

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Mojave Supplemental Update<10.14.3
10.14.3
Apple iOS and macOS
Apple iOS<12.1.4
12.1.4
Apple iPhone OS<12.1.4
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.3

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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6223?

CVE-2019-6223 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and macOS that allows the initiator of a Group FaceTime call to cause the recipient to answer.

2

How can I be affected by CVE-2019-6223?

You can be affected by CVE-2019-6223 if you are using iOS versions up to 12.1.4, macOS versions up to 10.14.3, or Group FaceTime on Apple devices.

3

How severe is CVE-2019-6223?

CVE-2019-6223 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-6223?

To fix CVE-2019-6223, make sure you have updated your Apple iOS to version 12.1.4 or later, and your macOS to version 10.14.3 Supplemental Update or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6223?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-6223 on Apple's official support page: [https://support.apple.com/HT209520](https://support.apple.com/HT209520)

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