CVE-2019-9536

Public Exploit

Description

Apple iPhone 3GS bootrom malloc implementation returns a non-NULL pointer when unable to allocate memory, aka 'alloc8'. An attacker with physical access to the device can install arbitrary firmware.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Apple iPhone
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/axi0mX/ipwndfu/blob/master/alloc8.py third party advisory
https://github.com/axi0mX/alloc8 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9536?
CVE-2019-9536 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-9536?
To fix CVE-2019-9536, 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-2019-9536 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-9536 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-9536?
CVE-2019-9536 affects Apple iPhone.
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