CVE-2019-8657
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.92%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8657 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 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 1.92% 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. Parsing a maliciously crafted office document may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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-2019-8657?
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. Parsing a maliciously crafted office document may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-8657?
CVE-2019-8657 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8657?
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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