CVE-2019-8745: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 19, 2019
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Updated

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, tvOS 13, iTunes for Windows 12.10.1, iCloud for Windows 10.7, iCloud for Windows 7.14. Processing a maliciously crafted text file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

UIFoundation. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Credit

riusksk(VulWar Corp working with Trend Micro)

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13
13
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.1
10.15.1
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15
10.15
Apple WatchOS<6
6
Apple iCloud for Windows<10.7
10.7
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.14
7.14
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.10.1
12.10.1
Apple Icloud Windows<7.14
Apple Icloud Windows>=10.0<10.7
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.1
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15
Apple tvOS<13
Apple iOS<13
13

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.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is vulnerability CVE-2019-8745?

CVE-2019-8745 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in UIFoundation that allows arbitrary code execution.

2

How severe is vulnerability CVE-2019-8745?

Vulnerability CVE-2019-8745 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by vulnerability CVE-2019-8745?

Vulnerability CVE-2019-8745 affects macOS Catalina 10.15 (up to 10.15.1), tvOS (up to 13), iTunes for Windows (up to 12.10.1), and iCloud for Windows (up to 7.14).

4

How can I fix vulnerability CVE-2019-8745?

To fix vulnerability CVE-2019-8745, update your software to macOS Catalina 10.15.1 or later, tvOS 13 or later, iTunes for Windows 12.10.1 or later, and iCloud for Windows 7.14 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about vulnerability CVE-2019-8745?

You can find more information about vulnerability CVE-2019-8745 on the Apple support website.

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