CVE-2019-6205

Name: CVE-2019-6205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-05T16:29:00.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6205 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved lock state checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2. EPSS estimates a 4.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved lock state checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2. A malicious application may cause unexpected changes in memory shared between processes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.06%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.1.3
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.14.3
Apple	Tvos	< 12.1.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156051/XNU-vm_map_copy-Insufficient-Fix.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106695Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209443Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209446Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209447Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46299/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156051/XNU-vm_map_copy-Insufficient-Fix.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106695Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209443Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209446Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209447Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46299/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6205?

How severe is CVE-2019-6205?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6205 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6205?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST