CVE-2019-8529: Input Validation

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

IOKit SCSI. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Juwei Lin@@panicaII(Trend Micro Research working with Trend Micro)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.4
10.14.4
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple iOS<12.2
12.2
Apple iPhone OS<12.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.4

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-2019-8529?

CVE-2019-8529 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the IOKit SCSI component of Apple iOS and macOS Mojave.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8529?

CVE-2019-8529 has a severity of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8529?

Apple iOS versions up to but excluding 12.2, and macOS Mojave versions up to but excluding 10.14.4 are affected by CVE-2019-8529.

4

How can CVE-2019-8529 be fixed?

CVE-2019-8529 can be fixed by updating the affected software to iOS 12.2 or macOS Mojave 10.14.4.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8529?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8529 on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599).

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