CVE-2019-8760 Auth bypass in iOS
An attacker can bypass Face ID authentication using a 3D model, compromising device security on iOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8760?
CVE-2019-8760 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This issue was addressed by improving Face ID machine learning models. This issue is fixed in iOS 13. A 3D model constructed to look like the enrolled user may authenticate via Face ID.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8760?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8760?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8760 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2019-8760 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8760 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cpx5-433m-c69m.