CVE-2019-7286: Technical Deep-Dive (Auto Refreshed)

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Executive Technical Summary

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

• Context preserved from previous revision: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.1.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges. 1. Use only isolated environments and systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test.

Technical Details

• CVE: CVE-2019-7286
• KEV date added: 2022-05-23
• KEV due date: 2022-06-13
• NVD published: 2019-12-18
• NVD modified: 2025-10-23
• MITRE modified: 2025-10-21
• CVSS base score: 7.8
• CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
• CVSS exploitability score: 1.8
• CVSS impact score: 5.9
• Attack vector: Local
• Attack complexity: Low
• Privileges required: None
• User interaction: Required
• Scope: Unchanged
• Confidentiality impact: High
• Integrity impact: High
• Availability impact: High

Versions and Products Impacted

• apple / iphone os (versions: < 12.1.4)
• apple / mac os x (versions: < 10.14.3)
• Apple / iOS (versions: unspecified)
• Apple / macOS (versions: unspecified)

Weakness Classification

• CWE-787
• An application may be able to gain elevated privileges

Repositories for Lab Validation (Public Examples)

• Ostorlab/KEV | stars: 608 | updated: 2026-03-23 | https://github.com/Ostorlab/KEV
  Notes: Ostorlab KEV: One-command to detect most remotely known exploitable vulnerabilities. Sourced from CISA KEV, Google's Tsunami, Ostorlab's Asteroid and Bug Bounty programs.
• thiraphit7/ioscve | stars: 0 | updated: 2026-01-11 | https://github.com/thiraphit7/ioscve

People and Organizations Mentioned

• apple
• Multiple Products
• Ostorlab
• thiraphit7

Practical Defensive Validation (Authorized Only)

1. Use only isolated environments and systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test.
2. Snapshot infrastructure before validation and preserve baseline logs (EDR, SIEM, OS, app).
3. Inventory apple / iphone os (versions: < 12.1.4) assets and confirm exact vulnerable versions with automated checks.
4. Patch in staged environments and validate closure with scanners + service health checks.
5. Map detections to MITRE ATT&CK tactics relevant to your environment and tune alert quality.

References

• NVD record: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-7286
• MITRE CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-7286
• CISA KEV Catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
• CISA KEV JSON feed: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json
• KEV notes: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-7286
• https://support.apple.com/HT209520
• https://support.apple.com/HT209521
• https://support.apple.com/HT209601
• https://support.apple.com/HT209602
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-7286
• Repository example: https://github.com/Ostorlab/KEV
• Repository example: https://github.com/thiraphit7/ioscve

This content is for defensive security training and authorized validation only.