CVE-2019-8783: High severity tvos vulnerability
Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, tvOS 13.2, Safari 13.0.3, iTunes for Windows 12.10.2, iCloud for Windows 11.0, iCloud for Windows 7.15. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.
WebKitGTK Security Advisory WSA-2019-0006 describes the following issue:
CVE-2019-8783
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Description: Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.
Versions affected: WebKitGTK before 2.26.1 and WPE WebKit before 2.26.1.
— Red Hat
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Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-8787
- CVE-2019-8803
- CVE-2019-8785
- CVE-2019-8797
- CVE-2019-8795
- CVE-2019-8798
- CVE-2019-8794
- CVE-2019-8786
- CVE-2019-8829
- CVE-2019-8813
- CVE-2019-8782
- CVE-2019-8783
- CVE-2019-8808
- CVE-2019-8811
- CVE-2019-8812
- CVE-2019-8814
- CVE-2019-8816
- CVE-2019-8819
- CVE-2019-8820
- CVE-2019-8821
- CVE-2019-8822
- CVE-2019-8823
- CVE-2019-8827
- CVE-2019-8815
- CVE-2019-8784
- CVE-2019-8801
- CVE-2019-8796
- CVE-2019-8788
- CVE-2019-8789
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2019-8804
- CVE-2019-8793
- CVE-2019-15126
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8783?
CVE-2019-8783 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows arbitrary code execution when processing malicious web content.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8783?
The severity of CVE-2019-8783 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8783?
The affected software versions include iOS up to version 13.2, iPadOS up to version 13.2, Safari up to version 13.0.3, iTunes for Windows up to version 12.10.2, and iCloud for Windows up to version 7.15.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8783?
To fix CVE-2019-8783, update your software to iOS 13.2 or later, iPadOS 13.2 or later, Safari 13.0.3 or later, iTunes for Windows 12.10.2 or later, or iCloud for Windows 7.15 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8783?
More information about CVE-2019-8783 can be found on the Apple support page (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210721, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210728) and the Redhat security advisory page (https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-8783).