Improper input validation in Apple iOS
CVE-2019-8626
An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. Processing a maliciously crafted message may lead to a denial of service.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.011 (60.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apple Ios — versions unspecified
- Apple Iphone_os
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8626?
- CVE-2019-8626 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2019-12-18.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8626?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-8626 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.