critical
9.3
CWE
787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8838

First published: Tue Dec 10 2019(Updated: )

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra, tvOS 13.3. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple tvOS<13.3
13.3
Apple iPadOS<13.3
Apple iPhone OS<13.3
Apple Mac OS X<10.15.2
Apple tvOS<13.3
Apple watchOS<6.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8838?

    CVE-2019-8838 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allows for memory corruption, which has been addressed with improved memory handling.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2019-8838?

    The affected software includes macOS Catalina version 10.15.2, Apple Mojave, and Apple High Sierra.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-8838?

    To fix CVE-2019-8838, make sure to update your macOS Catalina to version 10.15.2 or apply any relevant patches or updates provided by Apple for Mojave and High Sierra.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8838?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-8838 on Apple's support website at the following link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210788

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8838?

    The severity of CVE-2019-8838 is not specified.

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