Is CVE-2019-8605 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-8605 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-8605 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2019-8605 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8605?

CVE-2019-8605 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2019-8605

Published: June 27, 2022

EPSS:14.41%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:94.3th

Official Description

A use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS could allow a malicious application to execute code with system privileges.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS could allow a malicious application to execute code with system privileges.

Added to KEV: 2022-06-27Federal patch deadline: 2022-07-18

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS could allow a malicious application to execute code with system privileges. This is a critical flaw that can lead to full system compromise. Its high severity and confirmed exploitation in the wild, along with an EPSS score of 0.14409, demand immediate patching.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. It allows a malicious application to execute code with system privileges.

Recommended Action

Update Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS to the latest secure versions. Regularly apply security updates to all Apple devices to protect against system-level exploits.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-8605 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2019-8605 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.