CVE-2019-8649

Description

A logic issue existed in the handling of synchronous page loads. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, Safari 12.1.2, iTunes for Windows 12.9.6, iCloud for Windows 7.13, iCloud for Windows 10.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 9.77% Top 10%
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Affected: Apple iOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple Safari
Affected: Apple iTunes for Windows
Affected: Apple iCloud for Windows
Affected: Apple iCloud for Windows (Microsoft Store)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT210346 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210348 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210351 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210355 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210356 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210357 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210358 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8649?
CVE-2019-8649 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8649?
To fix CVE-2019-8649, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-8649 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-8649 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8649?
CVE-2019-8649 affects Apple iOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple Safari, Apple iTunes for Windows, Apple iCloud for Windows, Apple iCloud for Windows (Microsoft Store).
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