CVE-2019-6223VulnerabilityPublished 11/03/2021Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2019-6223: Apple iOS and macOS Group Facetime Vulnerability

Affects Apple iOS and macOSSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 11/03/2021
KEV deadline: 05/03/2022
EPSS: 2.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 85% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6223 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2019-6223 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and macOS Group FaceTime that allows the call initiator to cause the recipient's device to answer a call without their knowledge or interaction. This flaw can lead to unauthorized audio or video access. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the input data.

Summary

Apple iOS and macOS Group FaceTime contains an unspecified vulnerability (CVE-2019-6223) where the initiator of a Group FaceTime call can cause the recipient's device to answer the call unknowingly or without user interaction. This enables potential unauthorized access to the recipient's device audio or video streams. The vulnerability has been observed to be exploited in the wild. No detailed technical specifics or affected versions are provided in the source data.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass user consent and remotely activate the recipient's device to answer a Group FaceTime call, potentially enabling eavesdropping or unauthorized surveillance. This compromises user privacy and device security. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users and administrators should monitor Apple advisories for updates and apply any released patches promptly. Until fixed, users may consider disabling Group FaceTime or limiting its use as a precaution.

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 09:41:37 UTC

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