CVE-2019-8618 Security feature bypass in iOS
A logic issue allows sandboxed processes to circumvent sandbox restrictions, requiring OS updates to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8618?
CVE-2019-8618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 27 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.2. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8618?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8618?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8618 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8618 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8618 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rq2w-w3vv-5qfg.