CVE-2019-8637 is an input validation vulnerability affecting Apple's iOS, tvOS, and watchOS operating systems. This flaw could allow a malicious application to gain root privileges on an affected device. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit intelligence or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the vulnerability was addressed in iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3, and watchOS 5.2.1.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 12.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 12.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 5.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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