CVE-2019-8779

Description

A logic issue applied the incorrect restrictions. This issue was addressed by updating the logic to apply the correct restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1.1 and iPadOS 13.1.1. Third party app extensions may not receive the correct sandbox restrictions.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT210624 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8779?
CVE-2019-8779 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8779?
To fix CVE-2019-8779, 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-2019-8779 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8779 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8779?
CVE-2019-8779 affects Apple iOS.
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