CVE-2019-8784 Memory corruption in iCloud for Windows
An attacker can execute arbitrary code with system privileges via a memory corruption flaw in Apple operating systems and related applications.
- 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-2019-8784?
CVE-2019-8784 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Icloud, 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 issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, iTunes for Windows 12.10.2, iCloud for Windows 11.0, iCloud for Windows 7.15. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8784?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Icloud, Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8784?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8784 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-2019-8784 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8784 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Icloud
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42mj-fvxr-hp4j.