CVE-2019-8547: Input Validation

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

Kernel. An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra, watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.2. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.

Credit

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Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.2
12.2
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.5
10.14.5
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>=10.12.6<10.14.5
Apple WatchOS<5.2
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.14.3<10.14.4

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 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-2019-8547?

CVE-2019-8547 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read kernel memory out-of-bounds.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8547?

The severity of CVE-2019-8547 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8547?

The affected software versions include iOS up to version 12.2, macOS Mojave up to version 10.14.5, High Sierra, Sierra, watchOS up to version 5.2, and macOS Mojave up to version 10.14.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8547?

CVE-2019-8547 is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra, watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8547?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8547 on the Apple support website at the following URLs: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210119](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210119), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600).

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