CVE-2019-7287KEV · OVERDUE

Apple iOS Memory Corruption Vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2019

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 91.6th percentile for exploit probability.

1593
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.6
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty memory corruption flaw in iOS could let an app run wild with kernel privileges! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant that mistakenly gives a waiter a master key. Instead of just serving food, they can access the kitchen, storage, and cash register—total chaos! With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code that could compromise the entire system, gaining control just like that rogue waiter. It’s not just a breach; it’s practically an open door to the server's heart!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that mistakenly gives a waiter a master key. Instead of just serving food, they can access the kitchen, storage, and cash register—total chaos! This memory corruption issue arises from inadequate input validation, permitting attackers to manipulate the kernel environment. An app could exploit this flaw to execute unrestricted code, leading to massive system vulnerabilities.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code that could compromise the entire system, gaining control just like that rogue waiter. It’s not just a breach; it’s practically an open door to the server's heart! Immediately update to iOS 12.1.4 to close this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates and ensure all applications are running the latest supported versions. Stay vigilant with input validation practices to mitigate similar risks in the future. You've got this! Stay proactive, and together we can keep the digital world safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04579 · 91.6th percentile
Published
2019-12-18T17:33Z
KEV added
2022-05-23 · due 2022-06-13
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAY 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Jun 13
    kev
  • 18 DEC 17:33Z
    A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation
    cvelistv5