CVE-2019-8528: Use After Free

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

Kernel. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

Credit

Fabiano Anemone@@anoane, Zhao Qixun@@S0rryMybad(Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team)

Affected Software

9 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>=10.13.6<10.14.4
Apple WatchOS<5.2

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:24 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-2019-8528?

CVE-2019-8528 is a vulnerability that allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8528?

CVE-2019-8528 has a severity rating of high.

3

Which products or versions are affected by CVE-2019-8528?

CVE-2019-8528 affects iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, and watchOS 5.2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8528?

You can fix CVE-2019-8528 by updating to watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, or iOS 12.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8528?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8528 on the Apple support website. (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599)

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