CVE-2019-8607: Input Validation

Published May 13, 2019
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1, Safari 12.1.1, iTunes for Windows 12.9.5, iCloud for Windows 7.12. Processing maliciously crafted web content may result in the disclosure of process memory.

Other sources

WebKit. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

WebKitGTK Security Advisory WSA-2019-0003 describes the following issue:

CVE-2019-8607

Processing maliciously crafted web content may result in the disclosure of process memory. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Versions affected: WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit before 2.24.2.

Red Hat

Credit

Junho Jang, Hanul Choi(LINE Security Team), Junho Jang, Hanul Choi(LINE Security Team), Junho Jang, Hanul Choi(LINE Security Team), Junho Jang, Hanul Choi(LINE Security Team), Junho Jang, Hanul Choi(LINE Security Team)

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/webkitgtk<2.24.2
2.24.2
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 iTunes for Windows<12.9.5
12.9.5
Apple iOS<12.3
12.3
Apple Icloud Windows<7.12
Apple Icloud Windows>=10.0<10.4
Apple Itunes Windows<12.9.5
Apple Safari<12.1.1
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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8607?

CVE-2019-8607 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows an attacker to read out-of-bounds memory, potentially resulting in the disclosure of process memory.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8607?

CVE-2019-8607 affects iOS up to version 12.3, macOS Mojave up to version 10.14.5, tvOS up to version 12.3, watchOS up to version 5.2.1, Safari up to version 12.1.1, iTunes for Windows up to version 12.9.5, and iCloud for Windows up to version 7.12.

3

How can I fix CVE-2019-8607?

To fix CVE-2019-8607, update your software to the following versions: iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1, Safari 12.1.1, iTunes for Windows 12.9.5, and iCloud for Windows 7.12.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8607?

CVE-2019-8607 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-8607?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) IDs for CVE-2019-8607 are CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read).

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