CVE-2019-8550 Other in iOS

Medium 4.3 Published 18 Dec 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Users may fail to pause video in FaceTime calls if exiting the app while ringing, potentially exposing video content unexpectedly.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-8550?

CVE-2019-8550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue existed in the pausing of FaceTime video. The issue was resolved with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, watchOS 5.2. A user’s video may not be paused in a FaceTime call if they exit the FaceTime app while the call is ringing.

Weakness: CWE-459

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8550?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8550?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8550 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-8550 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8550 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3h74-35r6-v8xj.