CVE-2019-8547 Information disclosure in iOS
A remote attacker can leak kernel memory via an out-of-bounds read in Apple operating systems, requiring a security patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8547?
CVE-2019-8547 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 27 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra, watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.2. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8547?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8547?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8547 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8547 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8547 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v34h-4f6h-chj2.