CVE-2019-8540 Information disclosure in iOS
A malicious application can determine kernel memory layout due to improper memory initialization, affecting Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8540?
CVE-2019-8540 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
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, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.
Weakness: CWE-665
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8540?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8540?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8540 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8540 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8540 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xr2v-p69m-q5gx.