CVE-2019-8790
CVE-2019-8790 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Swift 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-922.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-922
- Affected product: Apple Swift
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
This issue was addresses by updating incorrect URLSession file descriptors management logic to match Swift 5.0. This issue is fixed in Swift 5.1.1 for Ubuntu. Incorrect management of file descriptors in URLSession could lead to inadvertent data disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8790?
- This issue was addresses by updating incorrect URLSession file descriptors management logic to match Swift 5.0. This issue is fixed in Swift 5.1.1 for Ubuntu. Incorrect management of file descriptors in URLSession could lead to inadvertent data disclosure.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8790?
- CVE-2019-8790 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-2019-8790 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-8790?
- CVE-2019-8790 affects Apple Swift. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-8790?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-8790 published?
- CVE-2019-8790 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:swift:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
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