CVE-2019-8530

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified

CVE-2019-8530 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2. A malicious application may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.91%

55.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8530?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2. A malicious application may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2019-8530?
CVE-2019-8530 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8530?
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