CVE-2019-7286

Name: CVE-2019-7286
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:22.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 15.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-7286 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 15.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

15.71%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 13, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.1.4
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.14.3

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209520Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209521Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209520Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209521Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-7286US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-7286?

How severe is CVE-2019-7286?

CVE-2019-7286 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 15.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7286?

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