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Apple May 2019 security updates fix numerous issues

Help Net Securityby @zeljkazorz ()2 min read2
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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2017-14315
In Apple iOS 7 through 9, due to a BlueBorne flaw in the implementation of LEAP (Low Energy Audio Protocol), a large audio command can be sent to a targeted…
7.5<1%
CVE-2017-6975
Wi-Fi in Apple iOS before 10.3.1 does not prevent CVE-2017-6956 stack buffer overflow exploitation via a crafted access point
6.8<1%PoC
CVE-2017-9417
Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the "Broadpwn" issue
9.864%
CVE-2019-8617
+3 related CVEs
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions
9.6
group max
1%
CVE-2019-8634
+1 related CVE
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management
8.8
group max
<1%
CVE-2019-8592
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation
7.81%
CVE-2019-8605
Use-After-Free in Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS Enables Privileged Code Execution
7.818%KEV
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Another month, another batch of Apple security updates that users of the firm’s computers, phones, tablets, streaming devices and smart watches will be prompted to implement. As per usual, WebKit – the browser engine used in Apple’s Safari browser and other products – has the most number of flaws fixed.

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