CVE-2019-8901
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by verifying host keys when connecting to a previously-known SSH server. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed by verifying host keys when connecting to a previously-known SSH server. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to intercept SSH traffic from the “Run script over SSH” action.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 13.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8901?
This issue was addressed by verifying host keys when connecting to a previously-known SSH server. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to intercept SSH traffic from the “Run script over SSH” action.
How severe is CVE-2019-8901?
CVE-2019-8901 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8901?
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-2019-8901?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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