APP: Apple iMessage NSKeyedUnarchiver deserialization Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Apple iMessage. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.
Affected Products
Apple watchos
References
CVE: CVE-2019-8646
Short Name
APP:MISC:CVE-2019-8646-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
None
Category
APP
Keywords
Apple CVE-2019-8646 Code Execution NSKeyedUnarchiver deserialization iMessage
Release Date
08/19/2019
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Apple
CVSS Score
5.0