VDB-138622 · CVE-2019-8686 · HT210355

Apple Safari up to 12.1.1 WebKit use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple Safari up to 12.1.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2019-8686. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple Safari up to 12.1.1 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 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 was named CVE-2019-8686 since 02/18/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 11/07/2023). 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.

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Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Apple

Name

Safari

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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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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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Exposure Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Safari 12.1.2

Timelineinfo

02/18/2019 🔍
07/22/2019 +154 days 🔍
07/22/2019 +0 days 🔍
07/24/2019 +2 days 🔍
11/07/2023 +1567 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

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

CVE: CVE-2019-8686 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8686
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138622
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/24/2019 15:49
Updated: 11/07/2023 07:12
Changes: 07/24/2019 15:49 (63), 07/10/2020 22:07 (1), 11/07/2023 07:12 (4)
Complete: 🔍
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