Improper input validation in Apple iOS
CVE-2019-8549
Multiple input validation issues existed in MIG generated code. These issues were addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.014 (70.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apple Ios — versions unspecified
- Apple Iphone_os
- Apple Macos — versions unspecified
- Apple Mac_os_x
- Apple Tvos — versions unspecified
- Apple Watchos — versions unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8549?
- CVE-2019-8549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-18.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8549?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-8549 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.