APP: Apple iMessage NSArray deserialization Remote 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
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
Affected Products
Apple watchos
References
CVE: CVE-2019-8647
Short Name
APP:MISC:CVE-2019-8647-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
None
Category
APP
Keywords
Apple CVE-2019-8647 Code Execution NSArray Remote 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
7.5