Improper input validation in Apple iOS
CVE-2019-8664
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)
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.008 (56.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 56th percentile — 56.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.008 · newest: 0.008 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apple iOS — versions unspecified
- Apple Iphone OS
- Apple watchOS — versions unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT210118 (Vendor Advisory)
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT210122 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8664?
- CVE-2019-8664 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2020-10-27.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8664?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-8664 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.