CVE-2019-8756

Description

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13, iCloud for Windows 7.14, iCloud for Windows 10.7, tvOS 13, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, watchOS 6, iTunes 12.10.1 for Windows. Multiple issues in libxml2.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.25% Top 25%
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Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple iOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210635 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210636 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210637 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8756?
CVE-2019-8756 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8756?
To fix CVE-2019-8756, 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-2019-8756 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-8756 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8756?
CVE-2019-8756 affects Apple tvOS, Apple iOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.
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