7.8
CWE
665
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8552

First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

Credit: Mohamed Ghannam @_simo36 Mohamed Ghannam @_simo36 Mohamed Ghannam @_simo36 Mohamed Ghannam @_simo36 product-security@apple.com

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 macOS Mojave<10.14.4
10.14.4
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple tvOS<12.2
12.2
Apple iOS<12.2
12.2
Apple watchOS<5.2
5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8552?

    CVE-2019-8552 is a vulnerability in configd that allows a malicious application to elevate privileges.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2019-8552?

    CVE-2019-8552 affects macOS Mojave 10.14.4, iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, and earlier versions.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-8552?

    To fix CVE-2019-8552, update to iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, or later versions.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8552?

    CVE-2019-8552 has a severity rating of high (7.8).

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8552?

    More information about CVE-2019-8552 can be found on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600)

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