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CVE-2019-8566
- Severity: low (CVSS 3.3 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2019-12-18 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-20
Description
An API issue existed in the handling of microphone data. This issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2. A malicious application may be able to access the microphone without indication to the user.
Affected products
- Apple Iphone Os: before 12.2 — fixed in 12.2
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Apple Iphone Os 12.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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