Out-of-bounds read in Apple iOS
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-125 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iCloud for Windows 7.12, tvOS 12.3, iTunes 12.9.5 for Windows, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra, iOS 12.3. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS | before 12.3 | 12.3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 10.14 | 10.14 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 12.3 | 12.3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 12.9 | 12.9 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 7.12 | 7.12 | Patch available | CNA |
- iOS VendorApple Affected before 12.3 Fixed in 12.3 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 10.14 Fixed in 10.14 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 12.3 Fixed in 12.3 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 12.9 Fixed in 12.9 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 7.12 Fixed in 7.12 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* | before 7.12 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* | before 12.9.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 12.3 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.14.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 12.3 | Vulnerable | Apple |
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* Versions before 7.12 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* Versions before 12.9.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 12.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.14.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 12.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
Remediation
- Fix · CNA iOS (Apple) Fixed in 12.3
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 10.14
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 12.3
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 12.9
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 7.12
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Apple macOS 10.14
33 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 6 MEDIUM, 27 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2019-06124 Out-of-bounds read in Apple iOSPriority MEDIUM 46
- TI-2019-05178 Apple iOS: A thorough security audit of the FaceTime service uncovered an issue with Live…Priority MEDIUM 45
- TI-2018-03247 This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.Priority MEDIUM 44
- Release ·
Apple iOS 12.3
6 records Highest priority Priority LOW 6 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2019-06168 Improper input validation in Apple iOSPriority LOW 37
- TI-2019-06149 Improper input validation in Apple iOSPriority LOW 36
- TI-2019-06206 Improper input validation in Apple iOSPriority LOW 35
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- Release ·
Apple macOS 12.3
5 records Highest priority Priority LOW 5 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2019-06168 Improper input validation in Apple iOSPriority LOW 37
- TI-2019-06206 Improper input validation in Apple iOSPriority LOW 35
- TI-2019-06204 Apple iOS: Users removed from an iMessage conversation may still be able to alter statePriority LOW 35
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-8582
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-r4wf-987x-3gxj
References
More Apple Icloud vulnerabilities
- TI-2019-06084 Type confusion in Apple iOS KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2020-16987 Type confusion in Apple watchOS KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2020-07926 Apple iOS: A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2018-03187 Memory corruption in Apple WebKit CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2018-03118 Memory corruption in Apple WebKit CVSS 3.0HIGH 8.8
- TI-2018-03361 Memory corruption in iOS, tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows, iCloud for Windows CVSS 3.0HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2019-8582 · CVE Program
- CVE-2019-8582 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-r4wf-987x-3gxj · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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