CVE-2019-8565: Race Condition

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

Other sources

Feedback Assistant. A race condition was addressed with additional validation.

Credit

CodeColorist(Ant)

Affected Software

6 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<10.14.4

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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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8565?

CVE-2019-8565 is a vulnerability in the Feedback Assistant on iOS and macOS Mojave that allows a malicious application to gain root privileges.

2

How can I fix CVE-2019-8565 on iOS?

To fix CVE-2019-8565 on iOS, update your device to iOS 12.2.

3

How can I fix CVE-2019-8565 on macOS Mojave?

To fix CVE-2019-8565 on macOS Mojave, update your device to macOS Mojave 10.14.4.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8565?

CVE-2019-8565 has a severity level of high.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2019-8565?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2019-8565 is CWE-362.

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