CVE-2019-8698: Input Validation

Published Jul 22, 2019
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Updated

A validation issue existed in the entitlement verification. This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4, tvOS 12.4. A malicious application may be able to restrict access to websites.

Other sources

Profiles. A validation issue existed in the entitlement verification. This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement.

Credit

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

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
tvOS<12.4
12.4
Apple iOS and iPadOS<12.4
12.4
iPhone OS<12.4
tvOS<12.4

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-2019-8698?

CVE-2019-8698 is a vulnerability related to a validation issue in the entitlement verification in Apple iOS and tvOS.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8698?

The severity of CVE-2019-8698 is medium, with a severity value of 3.3.

3

How does CVE-2019-8698 affect Apple iOS and tvOS?

CVE-2019-8698 can allow a malicious application to restrict access to websites on affected Apple iOS and tvOS devices.

4

How was CVE-2019-8698 fixed?

CVE-2019-8698 was fixed in iOS 12.4 and tvOS 12.4 through improved validation of the process entitlement.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8698?

More information about CVE-2019-8698 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210351), [link2](https://support.apple.com/HT210346), [link3](https://support.apple.com/HT210351).

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