CVE-2019-8787: Input Validation

Published Oct 28, 2019
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Updated

Accounts. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, tvOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.

Credit

Steffen Klee(Secure Mobile Networking Lab at Technische Universit)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.2
13.2
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.1
10.15.1
Apple WatchOS<6.1
6.1
Apple iOS<13.2
13.2
Apple iPadOS<13.2
13.2
Apple iPadOS<=13.2
Apple iPhone OS<13.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.1
Apple tvOS<13.2
Apple WatchOS<6.1

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8787?

CVE-2019-8787 is a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to leak memory due to an out-of-bounds read issue with improved input validation.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8787?

iOS versions up to but not including 13.2, iPadOS versions up to but not including 13.2, macOS Catalina versions up to but not including 10.15.1, tvOS versions up to but not including 13.2, and watchOS versions up to but not including 6.1 are affected by CVE-2019-8787.

3

How can I fix CVE-2019-8787?

To fix CVE-2019-8787, update your iOS device to version 13.2, update your iPadOS device to version 13.2, update your macOS Catalina device to version 10.15.1, update your tvOS device to version 13.2, or update your watchOS device to version 6.1.

4

How severe is CVE-2019-8787?

CVE-2019-8787 has a severity rating of 7.5, indicating a high severity.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8787?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8787 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210721).

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