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APPLE-SA-2019-8-26-3 tvOS 12.4.1

Posted on 26 August 2019
Apple Security-announce

APPLE-SA-2019-8-26-3 tvOS 12.4.1

tvOS 12.4.1 is now available and addresses the following:

Kernel
Available for: Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD
Impact: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code
with system privileges
Description: A use after free issue was addressed with improved
memory management.
CVE-2019-8605: Ned Williamson working with Google Project Zero

Additional recognition

Kernel
We would like to acknowledge @Pwn20wnd for their assistance.

Installation note:

Apple TV will periodically check for software updates. Alternatively,
you may manually check for software updates by selecting
"Settings -> System -> Software Update -> Update Software."

To check the current version of software, select
"Settings -> General -> About."

Information will also be posted to the Apple Security Updates
web site: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

This message is signed with Apple's Product Security PGP key,
and details are available at:
https://www.apple.com/support/security/pgp/

 

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