What is CVE-2019-8511?

CVE-2019-8511 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ios, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-18.

How severe is CVE-2019-8511?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Buffer overflow in Apple Ios

CVE-2019-8511

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.010 (58.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Ios — versions unspecified
Apple Iphone_os
Apple Macos — versions unspecified
Apple Mac_os_x
Apple Watchos — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-120 — Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow)

References

product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8511?: CVE-2019-8511 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ios, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-18.
How severe is CVE-2019-8511?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.