CVE-2019-8560: Medium severity tvos vulnerability

Published May 13, 2019
·
Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A malicious application may be able to read restricted memory.

Other sources

Disk Images. A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.

Credit

Nikita Pupyshev(Bauman Moscow State Technological University)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.3
12.3
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.5
10.14.5
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple WatchOS<5.2.1
5.2.1
Apple iOS<12.3
12.3
Apple iPhone OS<12.3
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.5
Apple tvOS<12.3
Apple WatchOS<5.2.1

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.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8560?

The severity of CVE-2019-8560 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

2

How can I fix CVE-2019-8560?

To fix CVE-2019-8560, update your software to iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, or watchOS 5.2.1.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8560?

The affected software versions are macOS Mojave up to exclusive version 10.14.5, iOS up to exclusive version 12.3, tvOS up to exclusive version 12.3, and watchOS up to exclusive version 5.2.1.

4

How does CVE-2019-8560 impact my device?

CVE-2019-8560 may allow a malicious application to read restricted memory on your device.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8560?

More information about CVE-2019-8560 can be found on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210119](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210119)

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203