CVE-2019-8532
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8532 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed by removing vulnerable code and adding additional checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2, iOS 12.2. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed by removing vulnerable code and adding additional checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2, iOS 12.2. A malicious application may be able to access restricted files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 5.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209602Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209602Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8532?
A permissions issue was addressed by removing vulnerable code and adding additional checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2, iOS 12.2. A malicious application may be able to access restricted files.
How severe is CVE-2019-8532?
CVE-2019-8532 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8532?
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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