medium
4.3
CWE
459
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8550

First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )

An issue existed in the pausing of FaceTime video. The issue was resolved with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, watchOS 5.2. A user’s video may not be paused in a FaceTime call if they exit the FaceTime app while the call is ringing.

Credit: Lauren Guzniczak Keystone Academy product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
macOS Mojave<10.14.4
10.14.4
macOS High Sierra
macOS High Sierra
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<12.2
12.2
iOS<12.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.12.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.13<10.13.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.14<10.14.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2017-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2018-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.12.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2018-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2018-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8550?

    CVE-2019-8550 is a vulnerability that allows a user's video to not be paused in a FaceTime call if they exit the FaceTime app while the call is ringing.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2019-8550?

    Users of Apple devices running iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, watchOS 5.2, and older versions of Apple High Sierra and Apple Sierra are affected by CVE-2019-8550.

  • How severe is CVE-2019-8550?

    CVE-2019-8550 has a severity rating of 4.3, which is considered medium.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-8550?

    To fix CVE-2019-8550, update your Apple devices to iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, or watchOS 5.2, depending on the device you are using.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8550?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-8550 on the Apple support website: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209599), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600), [link3](https://support.apple.com/HT209599).

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