CVE-2019-8502 Missing authorization in iOS
A malicious application can initiate Dictation requests without user authorization due to insufficient validation in the API.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8502?
CVE-2019-8502 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An API issue existed in the handling of dictation requests. This issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to initiate a Dictation request without user authorization.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8502?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8502?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8502 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-8502 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8502 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwp7-c247-x2gq.