CVE-2019-8850

Name: CVE-2019-8850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T21:15:13.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8850 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, tvOS 13, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, watchOS 6. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, tvOS 13, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, watchOS 6. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may disclose restricted memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 13.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.1
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.1
Apple	Tvos	< 13.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8850?

How severe is CVE-2019-8850?

CVE-2019-8850 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8850?

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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Source: NVD / NIST