medium
6.5
CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8517

First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<12.2
Apple Mac OS X<10.14.4
Apple tvOS<12.2
Apple watchOS<5.2
Apple tvOS<12.2
12.2
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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8517.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8517?

    The severity of CVE-2019-8517 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8517?

    The affected software versions include iOS up to version 12.2, macOS Mojave up to version 10.14.4, tvOS up to version 12.2, and watchOS up to version 5.2.

  • How can the vulnerability CVE-2019-8517 be exploited?

    The vulnerability can be exploited by processing a maliciously crafted font, which may result in the disclosure of process memory.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2019-8517?

    To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update to iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, and watchOS 5.2 or later.

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