CVE-2019-8524: High 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, 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.
— Launchpad
Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling
Reference: https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2019-0002.html https://wpewebkit.org/security/WSA-2019-0002.html
— Red Hat
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-2019-6232
- CVE-2019-6236
- CVE-2019-6204
- CVE-2019-8505
- CVE-2019-8538
- CVE-2019-8511
- CVE-2019-8512
- CVE-2019-8550
- CVE-2019-8565
- CVE-2019-8521
- CVE-2019-8504
- CVE-2019-8529
- CVE-2019-7284
- CVE-2019-8546
- CVE-2019-8541
- CVE-2019-8566
- CVE-2019-8554
- CVE-2019-6222
- CVE-2019-8567
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8524?
CVE-2019-8524 is a vulnerability that affects Apple iOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows, and iCloud for Windows.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8524?
CVE-2019-8524 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
How can CVE-2019-8524 be exploited?
CVE-2019-8524 can be exploited by processing maliciously crafted web content, which may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Which versions of Apple software are affected by CVE-2019-8524?
CVE-2019-8524 affects iOS up to version 12.2, tvOS up to version 12.2, Safari up to version 12.1, iTunes for Windows up to version 12.9.4, and iCloud for Windows up to version 7.11.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8524?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8524 at the following references: [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599), [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209601), [MITRE CVE-2019-8524](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-8524)