CVE-2019-8750 Memory corruption in iCloud for Windows

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Memory corruption in libxslt allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, affecting Apple watchOS and iCloud for Windows users.

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-2019-8750?

CVE-2019-8750 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Icloud, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1, iCloud for Windows 11.0. Multiple issues in libxslt.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8750?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Icloud, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8750?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8750 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-2019-8750 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8750 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q8p3-mqhp-2f73.

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