CVE-2019-8712 Memory corruption in iOS
An application can execute arbitrary code with system privileges due to a memory corruption issue in Apple operating systems.
- 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-2019-8712?
CVE-2019-8712 is a critical memory corruption 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
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6, iOS 13, tvOS 13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8712?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8712?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8712 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-2019-8712 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8712 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2pp5-qr47-7qv2.