CVE-2019-6231: Medium severity tvos vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2019
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Updated

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, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.1.3. A malicious application may be able to read restricted memory.

Other sources

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

Credit

Zhuo Liang(Qihoo 360 Nirvan Team)

Affected Software

10 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 WatchOS<5.1.3
5.1.3
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
Apple WatchOS<5.1.3

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6231?

CVE-2019-6231 is a vulnerability that allows a malicious application to read restricted memory on Apple devices running specific versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6231?

CVE-2019-6231 has a severity score of 5.5, which is classified as medium severity.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6231?

The affected software versions include iOS up to version 12.1.3, macOS Mojave up to version 10.14.3, tvOS up to version 12.1.2, and watchOS up to version 5.1.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-6231?

To fix CVE-2019-6231, you should update your iOS device to version 12.1.3, macOS Mojave to version 10.14.3, tvOS to version 12.1.2, and watchOS to version 5.1.3.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6231?

More information about CVE-2019-6231 can be found on the Security Focus website (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106739) and the Apple support website (https://support.apple.com/HT209443, https://support.apple.com/HT209446).

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