high
8.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8638

First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2, iCloud for Windows 7.11, iOS 12.2, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, Safari 12.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: dwfault ADLab of VenustechSamuel Groß Google Project ZeroApple G. Geshev Trend Micro Zero Day Initiativefound by OSS-Fuzz product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
tvOS<12.2
12.2
Apple Mobile Safari<12.1
12.1
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.11
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.9.4
Apple Mobile Safari<12.1
iOS<12.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<5.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<12.2
12.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<5.2
5.2
Apple iCloud<7.11
7.11
Apple iTunes<12.9.4
12.9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8638?

    CVE-2019-8638 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows arbitrary code execution when processing malicious web content.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8638?

    CVE-2019-8638 affects iOS up to version 12.2, tvOS up to version 12.2, Safari up to version 12.1, watchOS up to version 5.2, iCloud for Windows up to version 7.11, and iTunes for Windows up to version 12.9.4.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8638?

    CVE-2019-8638 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-8638?

    To fix CVE-2019-8638, update your software to the latest versions: iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, Safari 12.1, watchOS 5.2, iCloud for Windows 7.11, and iTunes for Windows 12.9.4.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8638?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-8638 at the following references: [Support Apple - HT209599](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599), [Support Apple - HT209601](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209601), [Support Apple - HT209602](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209602).

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