CVE-2019-8504 Information disclosure in iOS
A local attacker can read kernel memory due to improper memory initialization in Apple iOS and macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8504?
CVE-2019-8504 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.
Weakness: CWE-665
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8504?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8504?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8504 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8504 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8504 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-54px-fhff-75hp.