Vulnerability identifier: #VU30538

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8798

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, tvOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 13.1.1 - 13.1.3

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External links
http://support.apple.com/HT210721
http://support.apple.com/HT210722
http://support.apple.com/HT210723
http://support.apple.com/HT210724

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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.