CVE-2019-7293

Name: CVE-2019-7293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:22.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-7293 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.2
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.14.4
Apple	Tvos	< 12.2
Apple	Watchos	< 5.2

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-7293?

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.

How severe is CVE-2019-7293?

CVE-2019-7293 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7293?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-7293?

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Source: NVD / NIST