CVE-2019-8617

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions

published December 18, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty sandbox issue could let a misbehaving app peek where it shouldn't! 🕵️‍♂️ Think of a sandbox like a kids' play area—designed to keep them safe and contained. If a clever kid figures out how to climb over the wall, they can get into trouble outside the safe zone! An attacker could potentially bypass sandbox restrictions, allowing access to sensitive data or system resources, which could lead to all sorts of mischief! While this vulnerability hasn’t been directly exploited yet, the potential for unauthorized access definitely raises some eyebrows.

Put simply

Think of a sandbox like a kids' play area—designed to keep them safe and contained. If a clever kid figures out how to climb over the wall, they can get into trouble outside the safe zone! This vulnerability allows a sandboxed process to circumvent its restrictions, potentially accessing resources that should be off-limits, due to inadequate safeguards between the application and the system.

What to do

An attacker could potentially bypass sandbox restrictions, allowing access to sensitive data or system resources, which could lead to all sorts of mischief! While this vulnerability hasn’t been directly exploited yet, the potential for unauthorized access definitely raises some eyebrows. Update to iOS version 12.3 to close this security gap. It's always a good plan to stay on top of patches to ensure your devices remain secure! You've got this! Stay updated, and you’ll keep the playful troublemakers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01111 · 65.7th percentile
Published
2019-12-18T17:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 17:33Z
    An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions
    cvelistv5