CVE-2019-8514 Privilege escalation in iOS
A logic issue in Apple operating systems allows an application to gain elevated privileges, requiring users to update their devices.
- 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-2019-8514?
CVE-2019-8514 is a high-severity 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
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8514?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8514?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8514 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-8514 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jh7p-rf2f-w3qg.