Vulnerability identifier: #VU17435

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7286

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness exists due to a boundary error in the Foundation component when handling malicious input. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges.

Note: according to Ben Hawkes, team leader at Project Zero, the vulnerability has been exploited in the wild as 0day.

Mitigation
Update to versions 12.1.4.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 12.1 16B92 - 12.1.3 16D39, 12.0 16A366 - 12.0.1 16A404

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209520
http://twitter.com/benhawkes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E10935817379242598...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.