Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari
CVE-2019-8679

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS
Mac OS
TV OS
Safari
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2019

What is CVE-2019-8679?

This vulnerability involves multiple memory corruption issues within Apple's software, which could be exploited through specially crafted web content. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected devices. The issue has been resolved in several software updates, including iOS 12.4 and macOS Mojave 10.14.6, amongst others. Users are encouraged to update to these secure versions to protect their systems against potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

iCloud for Windows < unspecified

iCloud for Windows (Microsoft Store) < unspecified

iOS < unspecified

References

https://support.apple.com/HT210346
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https://support.apple.com/HT210348
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https://support.apple.com/HT210351
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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