CVE-2019-8765
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.98%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8765 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 watchOS 6.1. EPSS estimates a 6.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to 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 | Watchos | < 6.1 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-22Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210724Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-22Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210724Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8765?
Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-8765?
CVE-2019-8765 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8765?
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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