CVE-2019-8527
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 3.24%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8527 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.14.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 12.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 5.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8527?
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2019-8527?
CVE-2019-8527 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8527?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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