CVE-2019-8549 json
Multiple input validation issues existed in MIG generated code.
published 2019-12-18 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2019-17939
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 73%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple input validation issues existed in MIG generated code. These issues were addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, tvOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Patch / fix
- Apple iOS iOS 12.2
- Apple macOS macOS Mojave 10.14.4
- Apple tvOS tvOS 12.2
- Apple watchOS watchOS 5.2
Exploit prediction
1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Apple iOS
- Apple macOS
- Apple tvOS
- Apple watchOS
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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support.apple.com
/HT209599
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT209601
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT209600
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT209602
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2019-8549
- NVD CVE-2019-8549
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