CVE-2019-8731: Medium severity apple ios and ipados vulnerability
Quick Look. A permissions issue existed in which execute permission was incorrectly granted. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation.
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A permissions issue existed in which execute permission was incorrectly granted. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13. Processing a maliciously crafted file may disclose user information.
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-8711
- CVE-2019-8732
- CVE-2019-8753
- CVE-2019-8705
- CVE-2019-8592
- CVE-2019-8741
- CVE-2019-8825
- CVE-2019-8760
- CVE-2019-8641
- CVE-2019-8746
- CVE-2019-8718
- CVE-2019-8703
- CVE-2019-8809
- CVE-2019-8709
- CVE-2019-8712
- CVE-2019-8744
- CVE-2019-8717
- CVE-2019-8704
- CVE-2019-8749
- CVE-2019-8756
- CVE-2019-8742
- CVE-2019-8730
- CVE-2019-8708
- CVE-2019-8715
- CVE-2019-8731
- CVE-2019-8727
- CVE-2019-8745
- CVE-2019-8771
- CVE-2019-8625
- CVE-2019-8719
- CVE-2019-8764
- CVE-2019-8707
- CVE-2019-8726
- CVE-2019-8728
- CVE-2019-8733
- CVE-2019-8734
- CVE-2019-8735
- CVE-2019-8768
- CVE-2019-8674
- CVE-2019-8854
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8731?
CVE-2019-8731 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS that allows the incorrect granting of execute permission, leading to the disclosure of user information.
How severe is CVE-2019-8731?
CVE-2019-8731 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
How was CVE-2019-8731 fixed?
CVE-2019-8731 was fixed in iOS 13 with improved permission validation.
Which versions of Apple iOS are affected by CVE-2019-8731?
Apple iOS versions up to and excluding 13.0 are affected by CVE-2019-8731.
How can I learn more about CVE-2019-8731?
You can learn more about CVE-2019-8731 on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606)