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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2019-8517

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in th...

Vulnerability Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os< 12.2
AppleMac Os X< 10.14.4
AppleTvos< 12.2
AppleWatchos< 5.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-8517?

CVE-2019-8517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in th...

How severe is CVE-2019-8517?

CVE-2019-8517 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8517?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.