CVE-2019-8576: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published May 13, 2019
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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 local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

Other sources

Kernel. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Credit

Brandon Azad(Google Project Zero), Junho Jang, Hanul Choi(LINE Security Team)

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.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8576?

CVE-2019-8576 is a vulnerability in the kernel of Apple devices that allows a local user to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8576?

CVE-2019-8576 has a severity score of 7.1, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2019-8576 affect macOS Mojave 10.14.5?

CVE-2019-8576 affects macOS Mojave 10.14.5 and could allow a local user to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

4

How do I fix CVE-2019-8576 on iOS 12.3?

To fix CVE-2019-8576 on iOS 12.3, update to a version beyond 12.3 that includes the fix.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8576?

More information about CVE-2019-8576 can be found on Apple's support pages: [reference 1], [reference 2], [reference 3].

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