CVE-2019-8740: Critical severity tvos vulnerability
Kernel. A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking.
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A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, watchOS 6, tvOS 13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-8747
- CVE-2019-8706
- CVE-2019-8850
- CVE-2019-8753
- CVE-2019-8592
- CVE-2019-8741
- CVE-2019-8705
- CVE-2019-8746
- CVE-2019-8718
- CVE-2019-8703
- CVE-2019-8740
- CVE-2019-8809
- CVE-2019-8712
- CVE-2019-8744
- CVE-2019-8709
- CVE-2019-8717
- CVE-2019-8780
- CVE-2019-8704
- CVE-2019-8749
- CVE-2019-8756
- CVE-2019-8750
- CVE-2019-8799
- CVE-2019-8745
- CVE-2019-8831
- CVE-2019-8625
- CVE-2019-8719
- CVE-2019-8764
- CVE-2019-8707
- CVE-2019-8710
- CVE-2019-8726
- CVE-2019-8728
- CVE-2019-8733
- CVE-2019-8734
- CVE-2019-8735
- CVE-2019-8743
- CVE-2019-8751
- CVE-2019-8752
- CVE-2019-8763
- CVE-2019-8765
- CVE-2019-8766
- CVE-2019-8773
- CVE-2019-8762
- CVE-2020-9932
- CVE-2019-8854
- CVE-2019-8774
- CVE-2019-8901
- CVE-2019-8775
- CVE-2019-8769
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8740?
CVE-2019-8740 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Kernel that allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8740?
CVE-2019-8740 affects Apple iOS up to version 13.1, Apple iPadOS up to version 13.1, Apple tvOS up to version 13, and Apple watchOS up to version 6.
How severe is CVE-2019-8740?
CVE-2019-8740 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
How can I fix CVE-2019-8740?
To fix CVE-2019-8740, update your Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS devices to version 13.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8740?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8740 on the Apple support website.