CVE-2019-6223
Apple iOS and macOS Group Facetime Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
A logic issue existed in the handling of Group FaceTime calls. The issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update. The initiator of a Group FaceTime call may be able to cause the recipient to answer.
INFO
Published Date :
March 5, 2019, 4:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 28, 2025, 2:53 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Apple iOS and macOS Group FaceTime contains an unspecified vulnerability where the call initiator can cause the recipient's Apple device to answer unknowingly or without user interaction.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6223
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade affected iOS devices to version 12.1.4 or later.
- Apply the macOS 10.14.3 Supplemental Update.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2019-6223 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-6223.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/HT209520 | Vendor Advisory Release Notes |
| https://support.apple.com/HT209521 | Vendor Advisory Release Notes |
| https://support.apple.com/HT209520 | Vendor Advisory Release Notes |
| https://support.apple.com/HT209521 | Vendor Advisory Release Notes |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-6223 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2019-6223
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2019-6223 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2019-6223 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Removed CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/HT209520 Types: Vendor Advisory Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/HT209520 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type CVE: https://support.apple.com/HT209520 Types: Vendor Advisory CVE: https://support.apple.com/HT209520 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/HT209521 Types: Vendor Advisory Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/HT209521 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type CVE: https://support.apple.com/HT209521 Types: Vendor Advisory CVE: https://support.apple.com/HT209521 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://support.apple.com/HT209520 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/HT209521 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 24, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-200 NVD-CWE-noinfo -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 08, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/HT209520 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/HT209520 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/HT209521 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/HT209521 Vendor Advisory Added CWE CWE-200 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 12.1.4 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.14.3
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.5
Base CVSS Score: 5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.45 }} -0.04%
score
0.62641
percentile