CVE-2019-8506
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
7.7 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-05-04
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-25
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-12-18
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-46647
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-8506?
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.
Is CVE-2019-8506 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-8506 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-25.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8506?
CVE-2019-8506 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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