CVE-2019-8740 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS
An application can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a memory corruption issue 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-2019-8740?
CVE-2019-8740 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os, published on 27 Oct 2020. 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 vulnerability was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, watchOS 6, tvOS 13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8740?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8740?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8740 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-2019-8740 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8740 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Ipad Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfj2-6prp-5xvj.