Improper input validation in Apple iOS
CVE-2019-8637
An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.010 (60.1th 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 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8637?
- CVE-2019-8637 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-2019-8637?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-8637 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.