CVE-2019-6203

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management

published April 17, 2020

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky logic issue lurking in network traffic could let an attacker eavesdrop! Imagine your secret conversations being intercepted like a nosy neighbor listening through the wall. πŸ” Think of this vulnerability as a mail carrier accidentally delivering your private letters to the wrong mailbox β€” if someone is in the right (or wrong) place, they could read every message without any effort! πŸ“¬ An attacker positioned in a privileged network could intercept and potentially manipulate sensitive data. This could lead to unauthorized access to personal information, which is absolutely devastating for both users and organizations involved!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a mail carrier accidentally delivering your private letters to the wrong mailbox β€” if someone is in the right (or wrong) place, they could read every message without any effort! πŸ“¬ This issue arises from a flaw in state management, allowing attackers to monitor and interfere with network traffic, particularly in environments where they have elevated access. Updating affected Apple devices is crucial to patch this vulnerability.

What to do

An attacker positioned in a privileged network could intercept and potentially manipulate sensitive data. This could lead to unauthorized access to personal information, which is absolutely devastating for both users and organizations involved! Update to iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, or tvOS 12.2 to mitigate the risk and ensure your network traffic is secure. Regularly check for updates to maintain strong defenses against similar vulnerabilities. You've got this! With these updates, you're one step closer to being a security hero! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04190 Β· 90.9th percentile
Published
2020-04-17T17:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 APR 17:47Z
    A logic issue was addressed with improved state management
    cvelistv5