CVE-2019-8900

Published Feb 21, 2025

Last updated 3 months ago

Overview

Description
A vulnerability in the SecureROM of some Apple devices can be exploited by an unauthenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code upon booting those devices. This vulnerability allows arbitrary code to be executed on the device. Exploiting the vulnerability requires physical access to the device: the device must be plugged in to a computer upon booting, and it must be put into Device Firmware Update (DFU) mode. The exploit is not persistent; rebooting the device overrides any changes to the device's software that were made during an exploited session on the device. Additionally, unless an attacker has access to the device's unlock PIN or fingerprint, an attacker cannot gain access to information protected by Apple's Secure Enclave or Touch ID features.
Source
product-security@apple.com
NVD status
Received

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
6.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
0.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE-94

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.