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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2019-8637

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

Vulnerability Description

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os< 12.3
AppleTvos< 12.3
AppleWatchos< 5.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-8637?

CVE-2019-8637 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2019-8637?

CVE-2019-8637 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8637?

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