How severe is CVE-2019-8774?

CVE-2019-8774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-8774 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8774?

CVE-2019-8774 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8774?

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

When was CVE-2019-8774 published?

CVE-2019-8774 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8774

CVE-2019-8774 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apple Ipad Os
Published: 2020-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, macOS Catalina 10.15. Parsing a maliciously crafted iBooks file may lead to a persistent denial-of-service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8774?: A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, macOS Catalina 10.15. Parsing a maliciously crafted iBooks file may lead to a persistent denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2019-8774?: CVE-2019-8774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-8774 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8774?: CVE-2019-8774 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8774?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-8774 published?: CVE-2019-8774 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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