CVE-2019-8753: XSS

Published Sep 19, 2019
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Updated

CFNetwork. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Other sources

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, watchOS 6, iOS 13, tvOS 13. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack.

Credit

Łukasz Pilorz(Standard Chartered GBS Poland)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<13
13
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15
10.15
Apple WatchOS<6
6
Apple iOS<13
13
Apple iPhone OS<13.1
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15
Apple tvOS<13
Apple WatchOS<6.0

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:45 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 the severity of CVE-2019-8753?

The severity of CVE-2019-8753 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.

2

How was CVE-2019-8753 addressed?

CVE-2019-8753 was addressed with improved checks in macOS Catalina 10.15, watchOS 6, iOS 13, and tvOS 13.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2019-8753?

The affected software for CVE-2019-8753 includes macOS Catalina 10.15, watchOS 6, iOS 13, and tvOS 13.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2019-8753?

CVE-2019-8753 may lead to a cross-site scripting attack when processing maliciously crafted web content.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-8753?

To fix CVE-2019-8753, update to the latest version of macOS Catalina 10.15, watchOS 6, iOS 13, or tvOS 13.

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