Vulnerability Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.14.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 12.3 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 5.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT210118Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210119Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210120Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210122Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210118Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210119Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210120Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210122Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8605?
CVE-2019-8605 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A malicious application may be able to execute ar...
How severe is CVE-2019-8605?
CVE-2019-8605 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8605?
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.