Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-8506
Public exploit exists!
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.11. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Products affected by CVE-2019-8506
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2019-8506 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Apple Multiple Products Type Confusion Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
A type confusion issue affecting multiple Apple products allows processing of maliciously crafted web content, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Notes:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8506
Added on
2022-05-04
Action due date
2022-05-25
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-8506
19.60%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 96 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-8506
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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9.3
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-01-29 |
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-8506
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The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-8506
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https://support.apple.com/HT209603
About the security content of Safari 12.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT209599
About the security content of iOS 12.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT209604
About the security content of iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT209601
About the security content of tvOS 12.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT209605
About the security content of iCloud for Windows 7.11 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT209602
About the security content of watchOS 5.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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