CVE-2019-8856

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified

CVE-2019-8856 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An API issue existed in the handling of outgoing phone calls initiated with Siri. This issue was addressed with improved state handling. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An API issue existed in the handling of outgoing phone calls initiated with Siri. This issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra. Calls made using Siri may be initiated using the wrong cellular plan on devices with two active plans.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 13.3
AppleIphone Os< 13.3
AppleMac Os X< 10.15.2
AppleWatchos< 6.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8856?
An API issue existed in the handling of outgoing phone calls initiated with Siri. This issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra. Calls made using Siri may be initiated using the wrong cellular plan on devices with two active plans.
How severe is CVE-2019-8856?
CVE-2019-8856 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8856?
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