CVE-2019-8641 Memory corruption in iOS
An out-of-bounds read in Apple operating systems allows attackers to disclose memory or cause a crash.
- 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-2019-8641?
CVE-2019-8641 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8641?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8641?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8641 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-2019-8641 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-8641 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-27cj-jh44-8xw6.