CVE-2019-8517: Medium severity tvos vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.

Other sources

TrueTypeScaler. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Credit

riusksk(VulWar Corp working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.2
12.2
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 tvOS<12.2
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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8517.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8517?

The severity of CVE-2019-8517 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8517?

The affected software versions include iOS up to version 12.2, macOS Mojave up to version 10.14.4, tvOS up to version 12.2, and watchOS up to version 5.2.

4

How can the vulnerability CVE-2019-8517 be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by processing a maliciously crafted font, which may result in the disclosure of process memory.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2019-8517?

To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update to iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, and watchOS 5.2 or later.

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