CVE-2019-8798
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8798 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, tvOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, tvOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT210721Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210722Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210723Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210724Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210721Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210722Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210723Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210724Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8798?
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, tvOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-8798?
CVE-2019-8798 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8798?
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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