CVE-2019-8747

CVE-2019-8747 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Watchos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8747?
A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-8747?
CVE-2019-8747 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-8747 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8747?
CVE-2019-8747 affects Apple Watchos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8747?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-8747 published?
CVE-2019-8747 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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