CVE-2019-8698

Description

A validation issue existed in the entitlement verification. This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, tvOS 12.4. A malicious application may be able to restrict access to websites.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT210346 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210351 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8698?
CVE-2019-8698 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8698?
To fix CVE-2019-8698, 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-2019-8698 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8698 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8698?
CVE-2019-8698 affects Apple iOS, Apple tvOS.
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