CVE-2019-8506

webkitgtk: malicous web content leads to arbitrary code execution

Published Dec 18, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 16.2% KEV · Listed
Description
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.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-17896 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3948-1 WebKitGTK+ vulnerabilities
Weaknesses
  • CWE-843

    Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 21, 2025, 11:35 PM
Reserved
Feb 18, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Dec 18, 2019, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:42 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 10, 2019, 12:00 AM