HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2019-8605

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

14.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
6/27/2022
Patch Due Date
7/18/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
12/18/2019

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8605?

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Is CVE-2019-8605 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-8605 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 7/18/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8605?

CVE-2019-8605 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2019-8605 affecting your environment?

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