CVE-2019-8745 Memory corruption in iCloud for Windows
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious text file in Apple operating systems and applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8745?
CVE-2019-8745 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Icloud, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, tvOS 13, iTunes for Windows 12.10.1, iCloud for Windows 10.7, iCloud for Windows 7.14. Processing a maliciously crafted text file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8745?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Icloud, Apple Itunes, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8745?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8745 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-2019-8745 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8745 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Icloud
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5qr-8vmj-x3w8.