CVE-2019-8830: Input Validation

Published Dec 10, 2019
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra, iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, iOS 12.4.4, watchOS 5.3.4. Processing malicious video via FaceTime may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

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

Credit

natashenka(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13.3
13.3
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.2
10.15.2
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
Apple WatchOS<5.3.4
5.3.4
Apple WatchOS<6.1.1
6.1.1
Apple iOS<12.4.4
12.4.4
Apple iOS<13.3
13.3
Apple iPadOS<13.3
13.3
Apple iPadOS<13.3
Apple iPhone OS<13.3
Apple iPhone OS>=12.0.0<12.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.2
Apple tvOS<13.3
Apple WatchOS<5.3.4
Apple WatchOS>=6.0.0<6.1.1

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 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 CVE-2019-8830?

CVE-2019-8830 is a vulnerability in FaceTime that allows for an out-of-bounds read due to improved input validation.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2019-8830?

CVE-2019-8830 affects macOS Catalina up to version 10.15.2, Mojave, and High Sierra.

3

How can I fix CVE-2019-8830?

To fix CVE-2019-8830, make sure your macOS Catalina is updated to version 10.15.2 or higher.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8830?

The severity of CVE-2019-8830 is not specified in the provided information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8830?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8830 on the Apple support website.

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