CVE-2019-8566 Security feature bypass in iOS
A malicious application can access the microphone without user indication due to an API validation issue in iOS.
- 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-2019-8566?
CVE-2019-8566 is a low-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
An API issue existed in the handling of microphone data. This issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2. A malicious application may be able to access the microphone without indication to the user.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8566?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8566?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8566 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8566 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8566 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rx5-3g43-fgh3.