CVE-2019-9536
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9536 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apple iPhone 3GS bootrom malloc implementation returns a non-NULL pointer when unable to allocate memory, aka 'alloc8'. An attacker with physical access to the device can install arbitrary firmware.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apple iPhone 3GS bootrom malloc implementation returns a non-NULL pointer when unable to allocate memory, aka 'alloc8'. An attacker with physical access to the device can install arbitrary firmware.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone 3gs | All versions |
References
- https://github.com/axi0mX/alloc8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/axi0mX/ipwndfu/blob/master/alloc8.pyThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/axi0mX/alloc8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/axi0mX/ipwndfu/blob/master/alloc8.pyThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9536?
Apple iPhone 3GS bootrom malloc implementation returns a non-NULL pointer when unable to allocate memory, aka 'alloc8'. An attacker with physical access to the device can install arbitrary firmware.
How severe is CVE-2019-9536?
CVE-2019-9536 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9536?
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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