CVE-2019-8617

Name: CVE-2019-8617
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:29.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8617 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.3

References

https://support.apple.com/HT210118Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210118Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8617?

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

How severe is CVE-2019-8617?

CVE-2019-8617 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8617?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-8617?

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Source: NVD / NIST