Actively exploited in the wild
Apple iOS Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Apple - iOS · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-05-23. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2019-7287
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Risk Assessment
A malicious application could exploit the vulnerability to execute code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full device compromise. The risk applies to users of iOS 12.1.4.
Recommendation
Update iOS to version 12.1.4 or later containing the fix. Avoid installing applications from untrusted sources.
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Original NVD description (English source)
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.