CVE-2019-8683: High severity tvos vulnerability

Q: What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-8683.

Q: What is the severity level of CVE-2019-8683?

CVE-2019-8683 has a severity level of 8.8 (High).

Q: Which software and versions are affected by CVE-2019-8683?

CVE-2019-8683 affects multiple software versions, including iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3, Safari 12.1.2, iTunes for Windows 12.9.6, iCloud for Windows 7.13, and iCloud for Windows 10.6.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2019-8683?

To fix CVE-2019-8683, update your software to the fixed versions provided by the vendor. For more information, refer to the vendor's official advisories.

Q: Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8683?

For more information about CVE-2019-8683, refer to the official advisories published by the vendor. You can find the advisories at the following links: [link 1], [link 2], [link 3].

Published Jul 22, 2019

Updated

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3, Safari 12.1.2, iTunes for Windows 12.9.6, iCloud for Windows 7.13, iCloud for Windows 10.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

WebKitGTK Security Advisory WSA-2019-0004 describes the following issue:

CVE-2019-8683

Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Versions affected: WebKitGTK before 2.24.4 and WPE WebKit before 2.24.3.

— Red Hat

Credit

G. Geshev(Trend Micro), Zongming Wang (王宗明), Zhe Jin (金哲)(Chengdu Security Response Center of Qihoo 360 Technology Co), akayn(Trend Micro), Apple, Samuel Groß(Google Project Zero), Soyeon Park, Wen Xu(SSLab at Georgia Tech), Jihui Lu(Tencent KeenLab), Anthony Lai@@darkfloyd1014(Knownsec), Ken Wong@@wwkenwong(VXRL), Jeonghoon Shin@@singi21a(Theori), Johnny Yu@@straight_blast(VX Browser Exploitation Group), Chris Chan@@dr4g0nfl4me(VX Browser Exploitation Group), Phil Mok@@shadyhamsters(VX Browser Exploitation Group), Alan Ho@@alan_h0(Knownsec), Byron Wai(VX Browser Exploitation), P1umer(ADLab of Venustech), G. Geshev(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), akayn, Dongzhuo Zhao(ADLab of Venustech), Anthony Lai@@darkfloyd1014(VXRL), Eric Lung@@Khlung1(VXRL), Insu Yun(SSLab at Georgia Tech), an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available

redhat/webkitgtk<2.24.4

2.24.4

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 iCloud for Windows<7.13

7.13

Apple iCloud for Windows<10.6

10.6

Apple iTunes for Windows<12.9.6

12.9.6

Apple iOS<12.4

12.4

Apple Icloud Windows<7.13

Apple Icloud Windows>=10.0<10.6

Apple Itunes Windows<12.9.6

Apple Safari<12.1.2

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-8683.

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-8683?

CVE-2019-8683 has a severity level of 8.8 (High).

Which software and versions are affected by CVE-2019-8683?

CVE-2019-8683 affects multiple software versions, including iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3, Safari 12.1.2, iTunes for Windows 12.9.6, iCloud for Windows 7.13, and iCloud for Windows 10.6.

How can I fix CVE-2019-8683?