CVE-2019-8740: Critical severity tvos vulnerability

Published Sep 19, 2019
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Updated

Kernel. A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking.

Other sources

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.

Credit

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Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13
13
Apple WatchOS<6
6
Apple Ipad Os<13.1
Apple iPhone OS<13.1
Apple tvOS<13
Apple WatchOS<6.0
Apple iOS<13.1
13.1
Apple iPadOS<13.1
13.1

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

How severe is CVE-2019-8740?

CVE-2019-8740 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

4

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.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8740?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8740 on the Apple support website.

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