CVE-2019-8665
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.67%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8665 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. A remote attacker may cause an unexpected application termination.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 5.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT210346Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210353Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210346Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210353Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8665?
A denial of service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. A remote attacker may cause an unexpected application termination.
How severe is CVE-2019-8665?
CVE-2019-8665 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8665?
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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