CVE-2019-8901

Description

This issue was addressed by verifying host keys when connecting to a previously-known SSH server. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to intercept SSH traffic from the “Run script over SSH” action.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8901?
CVE-2019-8901 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8901?
To fix CVE-2019-8901, 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-2019-8901 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8901 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-2019-8901?
CVE-2019-8901 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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