CVE-2019-8517 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Apple's iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. This flaw, addressed in iOS 12.2 and corresponding OS versions, could lead to process memory disclosure if a user processes a maliciously crafted font. Rated with a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), the vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be exploited remotely over a network (AV:N). While the impact is high confidentiality (C:H), it does not affect integrity or availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploits in Metasploit or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, indicating low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 12.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.14.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 12.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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