CVE-2019-8668
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8668 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. EPSS estimates a 0.73% 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, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 12.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 5.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210346Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210351Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210353Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210346Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210351Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210353Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8668?
A denial of service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2019-8668?
CVE-2019-8668 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8668?
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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