CVE-2019-8648: Input Validation

Published Jul 22, 2019
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Updated

FaceTime. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.

Credit

Tao Huang, Tielei Wang(Team Pangu), Tao Huang, Tielei Wang(Team Pangu), Tao Huang, Tielei Wang(Team Pangu)

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.6
10.14.6
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple WatchOS<5.3
5.3
Apple iOS<12.4
12.4
Apple iPhone OS<12.4
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.6
Apple tvOS<12.4
Apple WatchOS<5.3

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-2019-8648?

CVE-2019-8648 is a memory corruption vulnerability in FaceTime that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8648?

CVE-2019-8648 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How does Apple address CVE-2019-8648?

Apple has fixed the vulnerability with improved input validation in iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, and watchOS 5.3.

4

Is my device affected by CVE-2019-8648?

If you are using iOS versions up to but not including 12.4, macOS Mojave versions up to but not including 10.14.6, tvOS versions up to but not including 12.4, or watchOS versions up to but not including 5.3, your device may be affected.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8648?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8648 on the Apple Support website: [1] [2] [3].

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