CVE-2019-6224

HIGH

iPhone OS < 12.1.3, macOS < 10.14.3, tvOS < 12.1.2, watchOS < 5.1.3 - Remote Code Execution via FaceTime Call

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2019-6224. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a memory corruption vulnerability in FaceTime (CVE-2019-6224) triggered by a malformed RTP video stream, leading to a crash in CoreVideo. The PoC involves patching system binaries to inject malicious libraries and reproduce the issue.

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.1.3. A remote attacker may be able to initiate a FaceTime call causing arbitrary code execution.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textdosmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46433

This exploit demonstrates a memory corruption vulnerability in FaceTime (CVE-2019-6224) triggered by a malformed RTP video stream, leading to a crash in CoreVideo. The PoC involves patching system binaries to inject malicious libraries and reproduce the issue.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apple FaceTime on iOS 12.1.1 and macOS 10.13.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Physical or remote access to the target device · Ability to modify system binaries and sandbox profiles · Malicious RTP stream
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT209446
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT209443
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT209448
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106739
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46433/
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT209447

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0897
EPSS Percentile 94.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (4)
apple/iphone_os < 12.1.3
apple/mac_os_x < 10.14.3
apple/tv_os < 12.1.2
apple/watchos < 5.1.3
Published Mar 05, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026