CVE-2019-7287: Apple iOS Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2019
·
Updated

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

Other sources

Apple iOS contains a memory corruption vulnerability which could allow an attacker to perform remote code execution.

CISA

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Credit

an anonymous researcher, Clement Lecigne(Google Threat Analysis Group), Ian Beer(Google Project Zero), Samuel Groß(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<12.1.4
12.1.4
Apple iOS and iPadOS
iPhone OS<12.1.4

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 23, 2022
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-2019-7287?

CVE-2019-7287 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS that allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

2

Which version of Apple iOS is affected by CVE-2019-7287?

Apple iOS versions up to and including 12.1.4 are affected by the CVE-2019-7287 vulnerability.

3

How severe is CVE-2019-7287?

CVE-2019-7287 has a severity rating of 7.8 (Critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-7287?

To fix CVE-2019-7287, update your Apple iOS device to version 12.1.4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7287?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-7287 on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209520](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209520)

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