CVE-2019-8768
First published: Thu Sep 19 2019(Updated: )
WebKit. "Clear History and Website Data" did not fully clear the history. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion.
Credit: Hugo S. Diaz (coldpointblue) Hugo S. Diaz (coldpointblue) product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.15 | |
| redhat/webkitgtk | <2.24.0 | 2.24.0 |
| Apple iOS | <13 | 13 |
| Apple macOS Catalina | <10.15 | 10.15 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634 (Advisory)
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-22
- https://support.apple.com/HT210634
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-8768
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2019-0005.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:4035
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-8768
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1876616
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2019-8711
- CVE-2019-8732
- CVE-2019-8753
- CVE-2019-8705
- CVE-2019-8592
- CVE-2019-8741
- CVE-2019-8825
- CVE-2019-8760
- CVE-2019-8641
- CVE-2019-8746
- CVE-2019-8718
- CVE-2019-8703
- CVE-2019-8809
- CVE-2019-8709
- CVE-2019-8712
- CVE-2019-8744
- CVE-2019-8717
- CVE-2019-8704
- CVE-2019-8749
- CVE-2019-8756
- CVE-2019-8742
- CVE-2019-8730
- CVE-2019-8708
- CVE-2019-8715
- CVE-2019-8731
- CVE-2019-8727
- CVE-2019-8745
- CVE-2019-8771
- CVE-2019-8625
- CVE-2019-8719
- CVE-2019-8764
- CVE-2019-8707
- CVE-2019-8726
- CVE-2019-8728
- CVE-2019-8733
- CVE-2019-8734
- CVE-2019-8735
- CVE-2019-8768
- CVE-2019-8674
- CVE-2019-8854
- CVE-2019-8748
- CVE-2019-11041
- CVE-2019-11042
- CVE-2019-8706
- CVE-2019-8850
- CVE-2019-8774
- CVE-2019-8757
- CVE-2019-8736
- CVE-2019-8767
- CVE-2019-8737
- CVE-2019-8776
- CVE-2019-8509
- CVE-2018-12152
- CVE-2018-12153
- CVE-2018-12154
- CVE-2019-8759
- CVE-2019-8758
- CVE-2019-8755
- CVE-2019-8781
- CVE-2019-8750
- CVE-2019-8799
- CVE-2019-8826
- CVE-2019-8772
- CVE-2019-8855
- CVE-2019-8770
- CVE-2019-8701
- CVE-2019-8761
- CVE-2019-8831
- CVE-2019-8769
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8768?
CVE-2019-8768 is a vulnerability in WebKit where the 'Clear History and Website Data' feature does not clear the browsing history.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8768?
The severity of CVE-2019-8768 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How does CVE-2019-8768 affect macOS Catalina?
CVE-2019-8768 affects macOS Catalina 10.15, but it has been fixed with improved data deletion.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8768 on macOS Catalina?
To fix CVE-2019-8768 on macOS Catalina, update to the latest version of macOS Catalina (10.15) that includes the fix.
Is iOS affected by CVE-2019-8768?
Yes, CVE-2019-8768 also affects Apple iOS, specifically versions up to (but not including) iOS 13.
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