CVE-2019-8502: Input Validation

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

An API issue existed in the handling of dictation requests. This issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to initiate a Dictation request without user authorization.

Other sources

Siri. An API issue existed in the handling of dictation requests. This issue was addressed with improved validation.

Credit

Luke Deshotels(North Carolina State University), Jordan Beichler(North Carolina State University), William Enck(North Carolina State University), Costin Carabaș(University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest), Răzvan Deaconescu(University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.2
12.2
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.4
10.14.4
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple WatchOS<5.2
5.2
Apple iOS<12.2
12.2
Apple iPhone OS<12.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.4
Apple tvOS<12.2
Apple WatchOS<5.2

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8502?

CVE-2019-8502 is a vulnerability that existed in the handling of dictation requests in Siri.

2

How does CVE-2019-8502 affect Apple devices?

CVE-2019-8502 affected multiple Apple devices, including macOS Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, iOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8502?

CVE-2019-8502 has a severity level of medium, with a CVSS score of 3.3.

4

How was CVE-2019-8502 fixed?

CVE-2019-8502 was fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, and watchOS 5.2 with improved validation.

5

Can a malicious application exploit CVE-2019-8502 without user authorization?

Yes, a malicious application could exploit CVE-2019-8502 to initiate a Dictation request without user authorization.

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