# CVE-2019-8789: A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: macOS Catalina 10.15.1
- Published: 2019-12-18 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- Apple iOS: version range not reported
- Apple macOS: fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1

## Description

A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.1. Parsing a maliciously crafted iBooks file may lead to disclosure of user information.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apple iOS, Apple macOS, upgrade to a fixed version (macOS Catalina 10.15.1) per the references below.
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## References

- https://support.apple.com/HT210721
- https://support.apple.com/HT210722

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