CVE-2019-8605VulnerabilityPublished 06/27/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2019-8605: Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Affects Apple Multiple ProductsSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 06/27/2022
KEV deadline: 07/18/2022
EPSS: 17.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8605 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2019-8605 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting multiple Apple products including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. This flaw could allow a malicious application to execute code with system-level privileges. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

This vulnerability (CVE-2019-8605) involves a use-after-free condition in Apple operating systems across multiple device platforms (iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS). Exploitation of this flaw could enable an attacker to run arbitrary code with system privileges, potentially compromising the entire device. The vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios. However, no detailed version or patch information is included in the provided data.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code with system privileges on affected Apple devices, leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat and real-world impact.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users and administrators should monitor Apple security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

Weaknesses

CWE-416Use After Free (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 12:05:11 UTC

Weaknesses

References

Related threats