CVE-2019-8506
KEVApple Multiple Products Type Confusion Vulnerability
Description
A type confusion issue affecting multiple Apple products allows processing of maliciously crafted web content, leading to arbitrary code execution.
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.11. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedDec 18, 2019
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVMay 4, 2022
Remediation dueMay 25, 2022
References
- support.apple.com/HT209599Release NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT209601Release NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT209602Release NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT209603Release NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT209604Release NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT209605Release NotesVendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-8506US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1615 days
- CVSS
- 8.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 16.2% · top 3% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-843
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
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