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CVE-2019-8552

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.93%

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CVE-2019-8552 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.93%

56.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os< 12.2
AppleMac Os X< 10.14.4
AppleTvos< 12.2
AppleWatchos< 5.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8552?
A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-8552?
CVE-2019-8552 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8552?
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