CVE-2019-8698 Security feature bypass in iOS
A malicious application can bypass entitlement verification to restrict access to websites on iOS and tvOS 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-2019-8698?
CVE-2019-8698 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
A validation issue existed in the entitlement verification. This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, tvOS 12.4. A malicious application may be able to restrict access to websites.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8698?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8698?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8698 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8698 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8698 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-24c7-89jw-rm65.