CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8731

First published: Thu Sep 19 2019(Updated: )

Quick Look. A permissions issue existed in which execute permission was incorrectly granted. This issue was addressed with improved permission validation.

Credit: Saif Hamed Hamdan Al Hinai Oman National CERTYiğit Can YILMAZ @yilmazcanyigit product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<13.0
Apple iOS<13
13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8731?

    CVE-2019-8731 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS that allows the incorrect granting of execute permission, leading to the disclosure of user information.

  • How severe is CVE-2019-8731?

    CVE-2019-8731 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

  • How was CVE-2019-8731 fixed?

    CVE-2019-8731 was fixed in iOS 13 with improved permission validation.

  • Which versions of Apple iOS are affected by CVE-2019-8731?

    Apple iOS versions up to and excluding 13.0 are affected by CVE-2019-8731.

  • How can I learn more about CVE-2019-8731?

    You can learn more about CVE-2019-8731 on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606)

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