CVE-2019-8601

Name: CVE-2019-8601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:28.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8601 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1, Safari 12.1.1, iTunes for Windows 12.9.5, iCloud for Windows 7.12. EPSS estimates a 4.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1, Safari 12.1.1, iTunes for Windows 12.9.5, iCloud for Windows 7.12. 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

4.07%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Icloud	< 7.12
Apple	Itunes	< 12.9.5
Apple	Safari	< 12.1.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.3
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.14.5
Apple	Tvos	< 12.3
Apple	Watchos	< 5.2.1

References

https://support.apple.com/HT210118Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210119Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210120Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210122Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210123Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210124Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210125Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210118Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210119Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210120Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210122Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210123Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210124Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210125Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210212Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8601?

How severe is CVE-2019-8601?

CVE-2019-8601 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8601?

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