CVE-2019-8779 Security feature bypass in iOS
Logic error allowed third-party app extensions to bypass sandbox restrictions, potentially enabling unauthorized access or actions.
- 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-2019-8779?
CVE-2019-8779 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue applied the incorrect restrictions. This issue was addressed by updating the logic to apply the correct restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1.1 and iPadOS 13.1.1. Third party app extensions may not receive the correct sandbox restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-668
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8779?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8779 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2025-24085 Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free
- CVE-2025-31200 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
- CVE-2025-31201 Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r3vc-w727-947p.