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CVE-2019-8502

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified

CVE-2019-8502 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An API issue existed in the handling of dictation requests. This issue was addressed with improved validation. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An API issue existed in the handling of dictation requests. This issue was 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 initiate a Dictation request without user authorization.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.80%

52.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os< 12.2
AppleMac Os X< 10.14.4
AppleTvos< 12.2
AppleWatchos< 5.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8502?
An API issue existed in the handling of dictation requests. This issue was 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 initiate a Dictation request without user authorization.
How severe is CVE-2019-8502?
CVE-2019-8502 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8502?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST