CVE-2019-8540: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.

Other sources

Kernel. A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Weibo Wang@@ma1fan(Qihoo 360 Nirvan Team)

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 CVE-2019-8540?

CVE-2019-8540 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that was addressed with improved memory handling.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2019-8540?

The affected software for CVE-2019-8540 includes macOS Mojave 10.14.4 (and earlier), High Sierra, and Sierra.

3

How can I fix the CVE-2019-8540 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2019-8540 vulnerability, it is recommended to update your operating system to the latest version provided by Apple.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8540?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8540 on the official Apple security page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600

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