CVE-2019-8827: Medium severity tvos vulnerability

Published Oct 28, 2019
·
Updated

The HTTP referrer header may be used to leak browsing history. The issue was resolved by downgrading all third party referrers to their origin. This issue is fixed in Safari 13.0.3, iTunes 12.10.2 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 10.9.2, tvOS 13.2, iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, iCloud for Windows 7.15. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may reveal the sites a user has visited.

Other sources

WebKit. The HTTP referrer header may be used to leak browsing history. The issue was resolved by downgrading all third party referrers to their origin.

Credit

Artur Janc, Krzyszt(Kotowicz), Lukas Weichselbaum, Roberto Clapis(Google Security Team)

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
tvOS<13.2
13.2
Apple iCloud<7.15
7.15
Apple iCloud<10.9.2
10.9.2
iTunes<12.10.2
12.10.2
Safari<13.0.3
13.0.3
Apple iOS and iPadOS<13.2
13.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.2
13.2
Apple Icloud Windows<7.15
Apple Icloud Windows>=10.0<10.9.2
iTunes<12.10.2
Safari<13.0.3
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<13.2
iPhone OS<13.2
tvOS<13.2

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8827?

CVE-2019-8827 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows the HTTP referrer header to be used to leak browsing history.

2

How does CVE-2019-8827 affect Apple iCloud for Windows?

CVE-2019-8827 affects Apple iCloud for Windows version up to exclusive 10.9.2.

3

How can I resolve CVE-2019-8827 in Apple iCloud for Windows?

To resolve CVE-2019-8827 in Apple iCloud for Windows, make sure to update to version 10.9.2 or higher.

4

Was CVE-2019-8827 resolved by Apple?

Yes, Apple resolved CVE-2019-8827 by downgrading all third party referrers to their origin.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8827?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8827 on the Apple support page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210947.

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