#VU17159 Input validation error in Apple iOS


Published: 2019-01-23 | Updated: 2019-01-29

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17159

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6219

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists due to an error in the Natural Language Processing component when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into processing a specially crafted message and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Update to version 12.1.3.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 12.1 16B92 - 12.1.2 16C101, 12.0 16A366 - 12.0.1 16A404


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209443


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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