CVE-2019-8740
First published: Thu Sep 19 2019(Updated: )
Kernel. A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking.
Credit: Mohamed Ghannam @_simo36 Mohamed Ghannam @_simo36 Mohamed Ghannam @_simo36 product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple watchOS | <6 | 6 |
| Apple tvOS | <13 | 13 |
| Apple iOS | <13.1 | 13.1 |
| Apple iPadOS | <13.1 | 13.1 |
| Apple Ipad Os | <13.1 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <13.1 | |
| Apple tvOS | <13 | |
| Apple watchOS | <6.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607 (Advisory)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2019-8706
- CVE-2019-8850
- CVE-2019-8753
- CVE-2019-8705
- CVE-2019-8741
- CVE-2019-8746
- CVE-2019-8718
- CVE-2019-8703
- CVE-2019-8740
- CVE-2019-8809
- CVE-2019-8712
- CVE-2019-8744
- CVE-2019-8709
- CVE-2019-8717
- CVE-2019-8749
- CVE-2019-8756
- CVE-2019-8799
- CVE-2019-8745
- CVE-2019-8831
- CVE-2019-8710
- CVE-2019-8728
- CVE-2019-8734
- CVE-2019-8751
- CVE-2019-8752
- CVE-2019-8773
- CVE-2019-8854
- CVE-2019-8747
- CVE-2019-8592
- CVE-2019-8780
- CVE-2019-8704
- CVE-2019-8750
- CVE-2019-8625
- CVE-2019-8719
- CVE-2019-8764
- CVE-2019-8707
- CVE-2019-8726
- CVE-2019-8733
- CVE-2019-8735
- CVE-2019-8743
- CVE-2019-8763
- CVE-2019-8765
- CVE-2019-8766
- CVE-2019-8762
- CVE-2020-9932
- CVE-2019-8774
- CVE-2019-8901
- CVE-2019-8775
- CVE-2019-8769
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8740?
CVE-2019-8740 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Kernel that allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8740?
CVE-2019-8740 affects Apple iOS up to version 13.1, Apple iPadOS up to version 13.1, Apple tvOS up to version 13, and Apple watchOS up to version 6.
How severe is CVE-2019-8740?
CVE-2019-8740 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
How can I fix CVE-2019-8740?
To fix CVE-2019-8740, update your Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS devices to version 13.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8740?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8740 on the Apple support website.
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