CVE-2019-8527

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation

published December 18, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow could lead you into unexpected system shutdowns! Just a small misstep in size validation means attackers can mess with your kernel memory. 🔥 Think of it like trying to cram a giant pizza into a tiny pizza box — if the box isn’t sturdy enough, everything can collapse and create a mess. That’s what this buffer overflow does to your system! An attacker could trigger an unexpected system termination or even corrupt kernel memory, which is like a sudden power outage that wipes out everything you've been working on. This could lead to data loss or system instability, so it's definitely worth taking seriously!

Put simply

Think of it like trying to cram a giant pizza into a tiny pizza box — if the box isn’t sturdy enough, everything can collapse and create a mess. That’s what this buffer overflow does to your system! This vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow due to insufficient size validation, allowing remote attackers to manipulate memory and potentially crash the system.

What to do

An attacker could trigger an unexpected system termination or even corrupt kernel memory, which is like a sudden power outage that wipes out everything you've been working on. This could lead to data loss or system instability, so it's definitely worth taking seriously! To protect your devices, ensure you're updated to the latest software versions: iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, and watchOS 5.2. Regular updates are your best defense! You've got this! Keep your systems updated and you'll stay ahead of any trouble. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03242 · 88.2th percentile
Published
2019-12-18T17:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 17:33Z
    A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation
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