CVE-2019-8703
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.37%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8703 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6, tvOS 13, macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6, tvOS 13, macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 13.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8703?
This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6, tvOS 13, macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-8703?
CVE-2019-8703 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8703?
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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