Learn about CVE-2019-8535, a memory corruption issue in Apple products that could lead to arbitrary code execution. Find out how to mitigate the risk and apply necessary security updates.
A memory corruption issue in Apple products has been addressed with improved state management. This CVE affects iOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows, and iCloud for Windows. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Understanding CVE-2019-8535
This CVE addresses a memory corruption issue in various Apple products that could result in arbitrary code execution when processing malicious web content.
What is CVE-2019-8535?
CVE-2019-8535 is a vulnerability in Apple products that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a memory corruption issue when processing specially crafted web content.
The Impact of CVE-2019-8535
The vulnerability could lead to the execution of arbitrary code by processing maliciously created web content, posing a significant security risk to affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-8535
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The issue involves a memory corruption problem that has been resolved in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows 7.11.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious web content that triggers the memory corruption issue, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-8535, users and organizations should take the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates