First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )
Contacts. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iPhone OS | <12.2 | |
Apple Mac OS X | <10.14.4 | |
Apple watchOS | <5.2 | |
Apple macOS Mojave | <10.14.4 | 10.14.4 |
Apple High Sierra | ||
Apple Sierra | ||
Apple iOS | <12.2 | 12.2 |
Apple watchOS | <5.2 | 5.2 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2019-8511 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2019-8511 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).
CVE-2019-8511 affects iOS versions up to and excluding 12.2, macOS Mojave versions up to and excluding 10.14.4, and watchOS versions up to and excluding 5.2.
To fix CVE-2019-8511, update your iOS to version 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave to version 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS to version 5.2 or later.
Yes, a malicious application may be able to elevate privileges through CVE-2019-8511.