CVE-2019-8602 Memory corruption in iCloud for Windows
A malicious application can exploit a memory corruption flaw to elevate privileges on Apple operating systems and related software.
- 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-2019-8602?
CVE-2019-8602 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Icloud, 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 corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1, iTunes for Windows 12.9.5, iCloud for Windows 7.12. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8602?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Apple Icloud, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8602?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-8602 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8602 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Icloud
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmhq-qhr2-gp3j.