CVE-2019-8562
CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 1.37%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8562 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Itunes | < 12.9.4 |
| Apple | Safari | < 12.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 12.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209601Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209604Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8562?
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2019-8562?
CVE-2019-8562 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8562?
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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