CVE-2019-8544: Critical severity Apple tvOS vulnerability
A memory corruption issue was 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.
Other sources
Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. A memory corruption issue was 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. A memory corruption issue was 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 CVE-2019-8544?
CVE-2019-8544 is a memory corruption vulnerability in WebKit that allows arbitrary code execution.
Which software and versions are affected by CVE-2019-8544?
CVE-2019-8544 affects iOS up to version 12.2, tvOS up to version 12.2, watchOS up to version 5.2, Safari up to version 12.1, iTunes for Windows up to version 12.9.4, and iCloud for Windows up to version 7.11.
How severe is CVE-2019-8544?
CVE-2019-8544 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10, classified as critical.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8544?
To fix CVE-2019-8544, you should update your software to the latest versions available, such as iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows 7.11.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8544?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8544 on Apple's official support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599) and [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209601).