CVE-2019-8850: Input Validation

Published Sep 19, 2019
·
Updated

Audio. 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 macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, tvOS 13, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, watchOS 6. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may disclose restricted memory.

Credit

Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13
13
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15
10.15
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.1
10.15.1
Apple WatchOS<6
6
Apple iOS<13.1
13.1
Apple iPadOS<13.1
13.1
Apple iPadOS<13.1
Apple iPhone OS<13.1
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.1
Apple tvOS<13.0

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:07 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-2019-8850?

CVE-2019-8850 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform an out-of-bounds read through a malicious audio file.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8850?

The severity of CVE-2019-8850 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2019-8850?

macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13.1, iPadOS 13.1, tvOS 13, and watchOS 6 are affected by CVE-2019-8850.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8850?

To fix CVE-2019-8850, update your operating system to macOS Catalina 10.15.1, iOS 13.1, iPadOS 13.1, tvOS 13, or watchOS 6.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8850?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8850 on the Apple support website.

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