Is CVE-2019-7286 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-7286 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-7286 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2019-7286 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-7286?

CVE-2019-7286 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2019-7286

Published: May 23, 2022

EPSS:2.13%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:83.9th

Official Description

Apple iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS contain a memory corruption vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Apple iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS contain a memory corruption vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-23Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-13

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS could lead to privilege escalation. Although a CVSS score is not available, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and active exploitation in the wild indicate it is a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention. The EPSS score of 0.02131, while low, is superseded by confirmed exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog. The nature of memory corruption often implies local exploitation or interaction with malicious content.

Recommended Action

Users should apply the latest security updates for Apple iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly updating operating systems is crucial for addressing such critical flaws.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-7286 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2019-7286 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.