CVE-2019-8565
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 13.51%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8565 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4. EPSS estimates a 13.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.14.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8565?
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-8565?
CVE-2019-8565 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8565?
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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