CVE-2019-8511: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

Contacts. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

Credit

an anonymous researcher, an anonymous researcher, an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.4
10.14.4
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple WatchOS<5.2
5.2
Apple iOS<12.2
12.2
Apple iPhone OS<12.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.4
Apple WatchOS<5.2

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8511?

CVE-2019-8511 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that was addressed with improved memory handling.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-8511?

CVE-2019-8511 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8511?

CVE-2019-8511 affects iOS versions up to and excluding 12.2, macOS Mojave versions up to and excluding 10.14.4, and watchOS versions up to and excluding 5.2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8511?

To fix CVE-2019-8511, update your iOS to version 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave to version 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS to version 5.2 or later.

5

Can a malicious application exploit CVE-2019-8511 to elevate privileges?

Yes, a malicious application may be able to elevate privileges through CVE-2019-8511.

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