CVE-2019-8780: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2019
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Updated

Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic.

Other sources

The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, tvOS 13. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.

Credit

Siguza

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
tvOS<13
13
iPhone OS<13.1
tvOS<13.0
Apple iOS and iPadOS<13.1
13.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.1
13.1

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8780?

CVE-2019-8780 is a vulnerability in the kernel of Apple devices that allows a malicious application to determine kernel memory layout.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8780?

The severity of CVE-2019-8780 is high, with a severity value of 5.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8780?

iOS versions up to, but not including, 13.1, iPadOS versions up to, but not including, 13.1, and tvOS versions up to and including 13 are affected by CVE-2019-8780.

4

How is CVE-2019-8780 fixed?

CVE-2019-8780 is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, as well as tvOS 13.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8780?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8780 on the Apple support website. [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603) [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604)

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