Apple tvOS up to 12.2.1 sysdiagnose memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple tvOS up to 12.2.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component sysdiagnose. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-8574. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple tvOS up to 12.2.1 (Digital Media Player). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component sysdiagnose. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 05/13/2019 as HT210120 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-8574 since 02/18/2019. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371785 (Apple macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra Not Installed (HT210119)).

Upgrading to version 12.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-134866, VDB-134909, VDB-134932 and VDB-134933 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: tvOS 12.3

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02/18/2019 🔍
05/13/2019 +84 days 🔍
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06/07/2024 +1850 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210120
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8574 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8574
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-134944
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/15/2019 09:25
Updated: 06/07/2024 20:55
Changes: 05/15/2019 09:25 (60), 06/11/2020 15:52 (2), 09/19/2023 08:25 (4), 06/07/2024 20:55 (16)
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