Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-8568
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A local user may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Products affected by CVE-2019-8568
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-8568
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-8568
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST | |
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-8568
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-8568
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https://support.apple.com/HT210119
About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT210118
About the security content of iOS 12.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT210120
About the security content of tvOS 12.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT210122
About the security content of watchOS 5.2.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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