CVE-2019-6221 json
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.
published 2019-03-05 7 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2019-15788
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 61%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, iTunes 12.9.3 for Windows. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.
Patch / fix
- Apple iOS iOS 12.1.3
- Apple macOS macOS Mojave 10.14.3
- Apple iTunes for Windows iTunes 12.9.3 for Windows
Exploit prediction
0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- Apple iOS
- Apple macOS
- Apple iTunes for Windows
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
References
-
support.apple.com
/HT209446
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT209443
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT209450
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/106694
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2019-6221
- NVD CVE-2019-6221
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