# CVE-2019-8547: An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 12.2, 10.14, 5.2
- Published: 2020-10-27 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- Apple iOS: fixed in 12.2
- Apple macOS: fixed in 10.14
- Apple macOS: fixed in 5.2
- Apple macOS: fixed in 10.14

## Description

An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra, watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.2. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apple iOS, Apple macOS, upgrade to a fixed version (12.2, 10.14, 5.2) per the references below.
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## References

- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209602
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210119

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