VDB-138618 · CVE-2019-8681 · HT210355

Apple Safari up to 12.1.1 WebKit use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Safari up to 12.1.1 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WebKit. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-8681. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple Safari up to 12.1.1 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown code of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, Safari 12.1.2, iTunes for Windows 12.9.6, iCloud for Windows 7.13, iCloud for Windows 10.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was presented 07/22/2019 by G. Geshev with Zero Day Initiative as HT210355 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-8681 since 02/18/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/10/2020). The advisory points out:

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Upgrading to version 12.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

See VDB-138596, VDB-138604, VDB-138605 and VDB-138606 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Apple

Name

Safari

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Safari 12.1.2

Timelineinfo

02/18/2019 🔍
07/22/2019 +154 days 🔍
07/22/2019 +0 days 🔍
07/24/2019 +2 days 🔍
07/10/2020 +352 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210355
Researcher: G. Geshev
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8681 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8681
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138618
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/24/2019 15:48
Updated: 07/10/2020 21:43
Changes: 07/24/2019 15:48 (64), 07/10/2020 21:43 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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