CVE-2019-7290

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions

published December 18, 2019

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty sandbox process might wiggle its way out of security restrictions! This could allow unexpected access to sensitive areas on iOS devices! πŸ”’ Think of a sandboxed process as a child playing in a designated play area. If there are no proper walls, that child could wander into dangerous territory β€” like sneaking out from the playground to explore the busy street beyond! If this vulnerability is exploited, it could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or capabilities within the device, potentially leading to data exposure or manipulation. While there's no evidence of it being exploited in the wild, the possibility still looms, making it an issue worth addressing promptly.

Put simply

Think of a sandboxed process as a child playing in a designated play area. If there are no proper walls, that child could wander into dangerous territory β€” like sneaking out from the playground to explore the busy street beyond! CVE-2019-7290 is an access issue where a sandboxed process could bypass established restrictions, thus compromising the intended security model on iOS devices. This flaw was addressed by adding additional sandbox restrictions in version 2.1.3 of Shortcuts.

What to do

If this vulnerability is exploited, it could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or capabilities within the device, potentially leading to data exposure or manipulation. While there's no evidence of it being exploited in the wild, the possibility still looms, making it an issue worth addressing promptly. To safeguard your iOS devices, update to Shortcuts version 2.1.3 immediately. Ensure that all other security measures are in place and that your system is regularly updated to prevent similar issues. You've got this! By updating your devices, you're stepping up as a security hero and keeping your data safe! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’ͺ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01035 Β· 63.6th percentile
Published
2019-12-18T17:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 17:33Z
    An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions
    cvelistv5