CVE-2019-8554 Missing authorization in iOS
A website can access sensor information without user consent due to a permissions issue in iOS.
- 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-2019-8554?
CVE-2019-8554 is a medium-severity missing authorization 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
A permissions issue existed in the handling of motion and orientation data. This issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2. A website may be able to access sensor information without user consent.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8554?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8554?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8554 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-2019-8554 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8554 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9x9m-g8ph-2mv8.