Vulnerability Description
A denial of service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.2. Processing a maliciously crafted vcf file may lead to a denial of service.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.14.3, < 10.14.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 5.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209602Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209602Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8538?
CVE-2019-8538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A denial of service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 1...
How severe is CVE-2019-8538?
CVE-2019-8538 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-2019-8538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.