CVE-2019-8848

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, iCloud for Windows 10.9, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra, iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, iTunes 12.10.3 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.16. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.30%

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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210785	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210788	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210789	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210790	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210793	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210794	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210795	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8848?: CVE-2019-8848 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8848?: To fix CVE-2019-8848, 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-2019-8848 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8848 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-2019-8848?: CVE-2019-8848 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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