CVE-2019-8790

Description

This issue was addresses by updating incorrect URLSession file descriptors management logic to match Swift 5.0. This issue is fixed in Swift 5.1.1 for Ubuntu. Incorrect management of file descriptors in URLSession could lead to inadvertent data disclosure.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple Swift for Ubuntu
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210647 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8790?
CVE-2019-8790 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8790?
To fix CVE-2019-8790, 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-2019-8790 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8790 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-2019-8790?
CVE-2019-8790 affects Apple Swift for Ubuntu.
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