high
7.1
CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8576

First published: Mon May 13 2019(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<12.3
Apple Mac OS X<10.14.5
Apple tvOS<12.3
Apple watchOS<5.2.1
Apple watchOS<5.2.1
5.2.1
Apple iOS<12.3
12.3
Apple tvOS<12.3
12.3
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.5
10.14.5
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8576?

    CVE-2019-8576 is a vulnerability in the kernel of Apple devices that allows a local user to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8576?

    CVE-2019-8576 has a severity score of 7.1, which is considered high.

  • How does CVE-2019-8576 affect macOS Mojave 10.14.5?

    CVE-2019-8576 affects macOS Mojave 10.14.5 and could allow a local user to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-8576 on iOS 12.3?

    To fix CVE-2019-8576 on iOS 12.3, update to a version beyond 12.3 that includes the fix.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8576?

    More information about CVE-2019-8576 can be found on Apple's support pages: [reference 1], [reference 2], [reference 3].

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