CVE-2019-8775: Low severity apple ios, ipados, and watchos vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2019
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Updated

The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

Other sources

VoiceOver. The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device.

Credit

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Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple WatchOS<6.1
6.1
Apple iOS<13.1
13.1
Apple iPadOS<13.1
13.1
Apple iPadOS<13.1
Apple iPhone OS<13.1
Apple WatchOS<6.1

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-2019-8775?

CVE-2019-8775 is a vulnerability in VoiceOver on iOS and iPadOS devices that allows a person with physical access to access contacts from the lock screen.

2

How can I exploit CVE-2019-8775?

Physical access to the device is required to exploit CVE-2019-8775.

3

How can I fix CVE-2019-8775?

To fix CVE-2019-8775, update your iOS or iPadOS device to version 13.1 or later.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8775?

CVE-2019-8775 has a severity rating of 2.4 (low).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8775?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8775 on the Apple support page: <a href="https://support.apple.com/HT210603">https://support.apple.com/HT210603</a>

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