CVE-2019-8521 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2019-8521?

CVE-2019-8521 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.

Q: How severe is CVE-2019-8521?

CVE-2019-8521 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8521?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.

Vulnerability Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 12.2
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.14.4

References

https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209599Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-8521?

CVE-2019-8521 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.

How severe is CVE-2019-8521?

CVE-2019-8521 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8521?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.