CVE-2019-8747 Memory corruption in watchOS
An application can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a memory corruption issue in watchOS.
- 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-2019-8747?
CVE-2019-8747 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Watchos, 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 vulnerability was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8747?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8747?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8747 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-2019-8747 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8747 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Watchos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xvmg-vf8x-q2gp.