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CVE-2019-6223

A logic issue existed in the handling of Group FaceTime calls.

Published
Last modified
published
Listed in CISA KEV
Fix
Fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3
None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub

Summary

This vulnerability affects Apple's FaceTime app on iOS and macOS, allowing the person who starts a Group FaceTime call to cause a recipient to answer it without their consent. The impact is that a recipient's privacy could be compromised, since their microphone and camera may become active without them choosing to join.

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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.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV

    CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild

  3. CISA remediation deadline

    Due date for US federal agencies to patch

  4. Record last updated

Affected versions

  • Apple iOS

    From unspecified · fixed in iOS 12.1.3

  • Apple macOS

    From unspecified · fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.3

References 2

support.apple.com