#VU17145 Buffer overflow in Apple iOS - CVE-2019-6213
Published: January 23, 2019 / Updated: January 29, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU17145
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6213
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges.
The weakness exists due to a boundary error in the Kernel component when handling malicious input. A local authenticated attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to a boundary error in the Kernel component when handling malicious input. A local authenticated attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 12.1.3.