CVE-2019-8549: Input Validation

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

Multiple input validation issues existed in MIG generated code. These issues were addressed with improved validation. 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 execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Other sources

Power Management. Multiple input validation issues existed in MIG generated code. These issues were addressed with improved validation.

Credit

Mohamed Ghannam@@_simo36(SSD Secure Disclosure)

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-2019-8549?

CVE-2019-8549 is a vulnerability in power management in Apple macOS Mojave, Apple High Sierra, and Apple Sierra.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8549?

The severity of CVE-2019-8549 is not specified in the provided information.

3

How does CVE-2019-8549 affect Apple macOS Mojave?

CVE-2019-8549 affects Apple macOS Mojave version up to but not including 10.14.4.

4

How does CVE-2019-8549 affect Apple High Sierra?

CVE-2019-8549 affects Apple High Sierra.

5

How does CVE-2019-8549 affect Apple Sierra?

CVE-2019-8549 affects Apple Sierra.

6

How was CVE-2019-8549 addressed?

CVE-2019-8549 was addressed with improved validation.

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