CVE-2019-8623

Description

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1, Safari 12.1.1, iTunes for Windows 12.9.5, iCloud for Windows 7.12. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 33.96% Top 5%
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Affected: Apple iOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple Safari
Affected: Apple iTunes for Windows
Affected: Apple iCloud for Windows
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT210118 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210119 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210120 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210123 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210124 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210125 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210212 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210122 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8623?
CVE-2019-8623 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8623?
To fix CVE-2019-8623, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-8623 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-8623 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~34% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8623?
CVE-2019-8623 affects Apple iOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS, Apple Safari, Apple iTunes for Windows, Apple iCloud for Windows.
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