CVE-2019-8657: Input Validation

Published Jul 22, 2019
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read 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. Parsing a maliciously crafted office document may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

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

Credit

riusksk(VulWar Corp working with Trend Micro)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.4
12.4
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8657?

CVE-2019-8657 is a vulnerability that allows for an out-of-bounds read, leading to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8657?

The severity of CVE-2019-8657 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8657?

macOS Mojave 10.14.6, iOS 12.4, tvOS 12.4, and watchOS 5.3 are affected by CVE-2019-8657.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8657?

To fix CVE-2019-8657, it is recommended to update to iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, or watchOS 5.3.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8657?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8657 on the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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