Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVSS and EPSS are reproduced from their sources (NVD, FIRST EPSS). Risk Priority is our own derived reading, not an NVD score.
Summary
CVE-2019-7287 is a high-severity Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os. Its CVSS base score is 7.8 (High).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Security Account Manager (T1003.002); ranked in the top 9% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; CISA has added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Deeper analysis AI-assisted summary
Synthesised by an AI model from the NVD description and linked references — a reading aid, not an authoritative source.
A memory corruption vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2019-7287 and assigned CWE-787, affects iOS versions prior to 12.1.4. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation that can trigger an out-of-bounds write condition. Successful exploitation allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, as reflected in its CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8.
An attacker can leverage the issue by supplying malicious input to a vulnerable application running on the device. Because the vector requires local access and user interaction but no prior privileges, a malicious or compromised app is sufficient to achieve full kernel-level code execution and compromise the system.
Apple addressed the issue in the iOS 12.1.4 security update published via HT209520. The vulnerability also appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming observed in-the-wild exploitation and underscoring the need for prompt patching on all supported devices.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2019-16831
Vulnerability Data
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
- CWE(s)
- KEV Date Added
- 23 May 2022
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Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Out-of-bounds writes that corrupt control flow or inject shellcode are rendered non-executable by the same memory protections.
Mitigating Controls (NIST CSF 2.0) AI
Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→CSF cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.
Vulnerability scanning and recording can discover out-of-bounds write flaws so they can be remediated.
Patching or replacing vulnerable software directly eliminates known instances of this coding weakness.
Secure-development practices (static analysis, bounds checking, code review) are the primary means of preventing out-of-bounds writes.
Mitigating Controls (ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A) AI
Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→ISO cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.