Vulnerability identifier: #VU30523

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8593

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
tvOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

tvOS: 12.0 - 12.2.1

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External links
http://support.apple.com/HT210118
http://support.apple.com/HT210120
http://support.apple.com/HT210122

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.