CVE-2019-8775 Missing authorization in iOS
An attacker with physical access to a locked iOS device can bypass lock screen restrictions to access contacts.
- 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-2019-8775?
CVE-2019-8775 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Ipados, 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
The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8775?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8775?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8775 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-2019-8775 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8775 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-rw6h-8vfv-6rm7.