CVE-2019-8637: Input Validation
First published: Mon May 13 2019(Updated: )
MobileLockdown. An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation.
Credit: Dany Lisiansky @DanyL931 Dany Lisiansky @DanyL931 Dany Lisiansky @DanyL931 product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone OS | <12.3 | |
| 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 |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2019-8593
- CVE-2019-8585
- CVE-2019-8592
- CVE-2019-8560
- CVE-2019-8605
- CVE-2019-8576
- CVE-2019-8591
- CVE-2019-8626
- CVE-2019-8613
- CVE-2019-8664
- CVE-2019-8573
- CVE-2019-8568
- CVE-2019-8637
- CVE-2019-8577
- CVE-2019-8600
- CVE-2019-8598
- CVE-2019-8602
- CVE-2019-8574
- CVE-2019-8607
- CVE-2019-8583
- CVE-2019-8601
- CVE-2019-8622
- CVE-2019-8623
- CVE-2019-8612
- CVE-2019-8620
- CVE-2019-2102
- CVE-2019-8582
- CVE-2019-8633
- CVE-2019-8631
- CVE-2019-6237
- CVE-2019-8571
- CVE-2019-8584
- CVE-2019-8586
- CVE-2019-8587
- CVE-2019-8594
- CVE-2019-8595
- CVE-2019-8596
- CVE-2019-8597
- CVE-2019-8608
- CVE-2019-8609
- CVE-2019-8610
- CVE-2019-8611
- CVE-2019-8615
- CVE-2019-8619
- CVE-2019-8628
- CVE-2019-8599
- CVE-2019-8617
- CVE-2019-8630
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8637?
CVE-2019-8637 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS, tvOS, and watchOS that allows a malicious application to gain root privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8637?
CVE-2019-8637 has a severity rating of critical (7.8).
Which versions of Apple iOS are affected by CVE-2019-8637?
Apple iOS versions up to (but not including) 12.3 are affected by CVE-2019-8637.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-8637 vulnerability in Apple iOS?
To fix the CVE-2019-8637 vulnerability in Apple iOS, update to version 12.3 or later.
Are Apple tvOS and watchOS affected by CVE-2019-8637?
Yes, Apple tvOS versions up to (but not including) 12.3 and watchOS versions up to (but not including) 5.2.1 are affected by CVE-2019-8637.
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