APP: Apple iMessage NSKnownKeysDictionary1 Decoding 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 memory corruption issue 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 cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
Affected Products
Apple watchos
References
CVE: CVE-2019-8660
Short Name
APP:MISC:CVE-2019-8660-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
None
Category
APP
Keywords
Apple CVE-2019-8660 Code Decoding Execution NSKnownKeysDictionary1 Remote 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