CVE-2019-8550

Name: CVE-2019-8550
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:25.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8550 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue existed in the pausing of FaceTime video. The issue was resolved with improved logic. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue existed in the pausing of FaceTime video. The issue was resolved with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, watchOS 5.2. A user’s video may not be paused in a FaceTime call if they exit the FaceTime app while the call is ringing.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-459

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.2
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.12.6
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.13, < 10.13.6
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.14, < 10.14.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.12.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.13.6
Apple	Watchos	< 5.2

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209602Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8550?

How severe is CVE-2019-8550?

CVE-2019-8550 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8550?

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