CVE-2019-8646
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 11.33%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8646 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. EPSS estimates a 11.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 12.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 5.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT210346Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210348Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210351Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210353Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210346Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210348Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210351Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210353Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8646?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.
How severe is CVE-2019-8646?
CVE-2019-8646 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8646?
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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