CVE-2019-25071: A vulnerability was found in Apple iPhone up to 12.4.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is Siri. Playing an audio or ...

Description

A vulnerability was found in Apple iPhone up to 12.4.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is Siri. Playing an audio or video file might be able to initiate Siri on the same device which makes it possible to execute commands remotely. Exploit details have been disclosed to the public. The existence and implications of this vulnerability are doubted by Apple even though multiple public videos demonstrating the attack exist. Upgrading to version 13.0 migt be able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade affected devices. NOTE: Apple claims, that after examining the report they do not see any actual security implications.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.05%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25071?

A vulnerability was found in Apple iPhone up to 12.4.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is Siri. Playing an audio or video file might be able to initiate Siri on the same device which makes it possible to execute commands remotely. Exploit details have been disclosed to the public. The existence and implications of this vulnerability are doubted by Apple even though multiple public videos demonstrating the attack exist. Upgrading to version 13.0 migt be able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade affected devices. NOTE: Apple claims, that after examining the report they do not see any actual security implications.

How severe is CVE-2019-25071?

CVE-2019-25071 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25071?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.