Vulnerability Description
A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, watchOS 6, tvOS 13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipad Os | < 13.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8740?
CVE-2019-8740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, watchOS 6, tvOS 13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with ke...
How severe is CVE-2019-8740?
CVE-2019-8740 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-2019-8740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.