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Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-7287 is an Apple iOS memory corruption vulnerability fixed in iOS 12.1.4. A malicious application could potentially run code with kernel privileges, giving it deep control over the device. CISA lists it as known exploited, so legacy or unmanaged iOS devices should be treated as urgent exposure.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any environment with legacy iOS devices. Known exploitation plus kernel-level impact makes delayed remediation risky, even though exploitation requires local interaction. The main business action is rapid inventory and update enforcement.
Technical view
The CVE describes a CWE-787 memory corruption issue addressed by improved input validation. The CVSS 3.1 vector is local, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Successful exploitation may allow arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges on affected iOS versions.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to iOS devices running versions before the fixed iOS 12.1.4 release. The provided sources do not name exact vulnerable builds, device models, or non-iOS Apple products, so do not broaden scope beyond Apple iOS without vendor confirmation.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by CISA KEV listing for CVE-2019-7287. The public bundle does not provide exploit mechanics, attacker campaigns, or indicators of compromise. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is local and requires user interaction, consistent with a malicious application scenario.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strong for impact, fix version, and known exploitation, but limited on exact affected version ranges and exploitation details. Avoid assuming impact on iPadOS, macOS, or other Apple platforms from this bundle alone. Validate exposure by installed iOS version and Apple advisory coverage.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected iOS devices to iOS 12.1.4 or a later supported release.
- Prioritize unmanaged, legacy, or jailbroken iOS devices for remediation review.
- Check Apple security guidance for any device-specific update constraints.
- Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive a supported fixed iOS version.
Validation and detection
- Inventory iOS devices and record installed iOS versions.
- Confirm all in-scope devices run iOS 12.1.4 or later.
- Review MDM compliance data for outdated or unmanaged devices.
- Check CISA KEV tracking for required remediation deadlines, if applicable.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/HT209520CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-7287CVE reference · government-resource
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Out-of-bounds Write
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