CVE-2019-8536

Name: CVE-2019-8536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:24.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8536 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.11. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.11. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.97%

77.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Icloud	< 7.11
Apple	Itunes	< 12.9.4
Apple	Safari	< 12.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.2
Apple	Tvos	< 12.2
Apple	Watchos	< 5.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209603Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209604Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209605Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209603Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209604Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209605Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8536?

How severe is CVE-2019-8536?

CVE-2019-8536 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8536?

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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Source: NVD / NIST