CVE-2019-8518: Critical severity Apple tvOS vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.11. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.
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Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-6203
- CVE-2019-8516
- CVE-2019-8552
- CVE-2019-8542
- CVE-2019-8906
- CVE-2019-7286
- CVE-2019-8553
- CVE-2019-8545
- CVE-2019-5608
- CVE-2019-8547
- CVE-2019-8525
- CVE-2019-8527
- CVE-2019-8528
- CVE-2019-8540
- CVE-2019-8514
- CVE-2019-7293
- CVE-2019-6207
- CVE-2019-8510
- CVE-2019-8532
- CVE-2019-8549
- CVE-2019-8618
- CVE-2019-8531
- CVE-2019-8502
- CVE-2019-8517
- CVE-2019-8551
- CVE-2019-8535
- CVE-2019-6201
- CVE-2019-8518
- CVE-2019-8523
- CVE-2019-8524
- CVE-2019-8558
- CVE-2019-8559
- CVE-2019-8563
- CVE-2019-8638
- CVE-2019-8639
- CVE-2019-8562
- CVE-2019-8515
- CVE-2019-8536
- CVE-2019-8544
- CVE-2019-7285
- CVE-2019-8556
- CVE-2019-8506
- CVE-2019-8503
- CVE-2019-7292
- CVE-2019-8530
- CVE-2019-8538
- CVE-2019-8511
- CVE-2019-8546
- CVE-2019-8548
- CVE-2019-8541
- CVE-2019-6232
- CVE-2019-6236
- CVE-2019-6204
- CVE-2019-8505
- CVE-2019-8512
- CVE-2019-8550
- CVE-2019-8565
- CVE-2019-8521
- CVE-2019-8504
- CVE-2019-8529
- CVE-2019-7284
- CVE-2019-8566
- CVE-2019-8554
- CVE-2019-6222
- CVE-2019-8567
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8518?
The severity of CVE-2019-8518 is critical.
How is CVE-2019-8518 fixed?
CVE-2019-8518 is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.11.
What is the risk of processing maliciously crafted web content in relation to CVE-2019-8518?
Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8518?
CVE-2019-8518 affects iOS up to but not including 12.2, tvOS up to but not including 12.2, watchOS up to but not including 5.2, Safari up to but not including 12.1, iTunes for Windows up to but not including 12.9.4, and iCloud for Windows up to but not including 7.11.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8518?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8518 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599), [Reference 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209601), [Reference 3](https://support.apple.com/HT209599).