CVE-2019-8550: Medium severity macos mojave vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

An issue existed in the pausing of FaceTime video. The issue was resolved with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, watchOS 5.2. A user’s video may not be paused in a FaceTime call if they exit the FaceTime app while the call is ringing.

Other sources

FaceTime. An issue existed in the pausing of FaceTime video. The issue was resolved with improved logic.

Credit

Lauren Guzniczak(Keystone Academy)

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.4
10.14.4
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple iOS<12.2
12.2
Apple iPhone OS<12.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.12.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.13<10.13.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.14<10.14.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2017-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2018-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2018-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2019-001
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.

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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8550?

CVE-2019-8550 is a vulnerability that allows a user's video to not be paused in a FaceTime call if they exit the FaceTime app while the call is ringing.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2019-8550?

Users of Apple devices running iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, watchOS 5.2, and older versions of Apple High Sierra and Apple Sierra are affected by CVE-2019-8550.

3

How severe is CVE-2019-8550?

CVE-2019-8550 has a severity rating of 4.3, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8550?

To fix CVE-2019-8550, update your Apple devices to iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, or watchOS 5.2, depending on the device you are using.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8550?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8550 on the Apple support website: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600), [link3](https://support.apple.com/HT209599).

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