How severe is CVE-2019-8708?

CVE-2019-8708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-8708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8708?

CVE-2019-8708 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8708?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-8708 published?

CVE-2019-8708 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8708

CVE-2019-8708 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2020-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13. A local user may be able to check for the existence of arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8708?: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13. A local user may be able to check for the existence of arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2019-8708?: CVE-2019-8708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-8708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8708?: CVE-2019-8708 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8708?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-8708 published?: CVE-2019-8708 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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