First published: Thu Sep 19 2019(Updated: )
Kernel. This issue was addressed with improved entitlements.
Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS | <13 | 13 |
Apple iPhone OS | <13.0 | |
Apple Mac OS X | <10.15 | |
Apple tvOS | <=13.0 | |
Apple watchOS | <6.0 | |
Apple tvOS | <13 | 13 |
Apple watchOS | <6 | 6 |
Apple macOS Catalina | <10.15 | 10.15 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2019-8703 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allows an application to gain elevated privileges.
CVE-2019-8703 is fixed in watchOS 6, tvOS 13, macOS Catalina 10.15, and iOS 13 with improved entitlements.
CVE-2019-8703 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
CVE-2019-8703 affects macOS Catalina 10.15, iPhone with iOS up to exclusive version 13.0, Apple TV with tvOS up to inclusive version 13.0, and Apple Watch with watchOS up to exclusive version 6.0.
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8703 on the Apple support website at the following links: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607).