CVE-2019-8605: Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published May 13, 2019
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Updated

Kernel. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

Other sources

A use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS could allow a malicious application to execute code with system privileges.

CISA

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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 execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Credit

Ned Williamson(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Multiple Products
Apple WatchOS<5.2.1
5.2.1
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
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 27, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8605?

CVE-2019-8605 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple Multiple Products that allows a malicious application to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2019-8605?

Multiple Apple products are affected by CVE-2019-8605, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8605?

CVE-2019-8605 has a severity rating of critical.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8605?

To fix CVE-2019-8605, update your iOS device to version 12.3 or later, update macOS to version 10.14.5 or later, update tvOS to version 12.3 or later, and update watchOS to version 5.2.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8605?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8605 on the Apple support website. (Reference: https://support.apple.com/HT210118, https://support.apple.com/HT210119, https://support.apple.com/HT210120)

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