CVE-2019-8774
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8774 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, macOS Catalina 10.15. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, macOS Catalina 10.15. Parsing a maliciously crafted iBooks file may lead to a persistent 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 | Ipad Os | < 13.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8774?
A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, macOS Catalina 10.15. Parsing a maliciously crafted iBooks file may lead to a persistent denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2019-8774?
CVE-2019-8774 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8774?
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-2019-8774?
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