CVE-2019-8660: Input Validation

Published Jul 22, 2019
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Updated

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 unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

Core Data. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Samuel Groß, natashenka(Google Project Zero), Natalie Silvanovich(Google Project Zero)

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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-8660.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-8660?

The severity rating of CVE-2019-8660 is critical with a value of 9.8.

3

Which platforms are affected by CVE-2019-8660?

iOS, macOS Mojave, tvOS, and watchOS are affected by CVE-2019-8660.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2019-8660?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2019-8660 to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

5

Which versions have fixed the CVE-2019-8660 vulnerability?

iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, and watchOS 5.3 have fixed the CVE-2019-8660 vulnerability.

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