CVE-2019-8796

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, iOS 12.4.3, watchOS 6.1, iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2. AirDrop transfers may be unexpectedly accepted while in Everyone mode.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.34%

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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210721	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210724	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211134	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8796?: CVE-2019-8796 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8796?: To fix CVE-2019-8796, 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-2019-8796 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8796 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-2019-8796?: CVE-2019-8796 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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