CVE-2019-8705 Memory corruption in macOS
Processing a maliciously crafted movie file can lead to the disclosure of process memory in 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-2019-8705?
CVE-2019-8705 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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 with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, tvOS 13. Processing a maliciously crafted movie may result in the disclosure of process memory.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8705?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8705?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8705 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-2019-8705 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8705 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c866-gpqq-5cc3.