Vulnerability Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6, iOS 13, tvOS 13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8718?
CVE-2019-8718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6, iOS 13, tvOS 13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-8718?
CVE-2019-8718 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-2019-8718?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.