CVE-2019-8856
Published Oct 27, 2020 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
An API issue existed in the handling of outgoing phone calls initiated with Siri. This issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra. Calls made using Siri may be initiated using the wrong cellular plan on devices with two active plans.
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QFinch assessment
An API issue existed in the handling of outgoing phone calls initiated with Siri. This issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra. Calls made using Siri may be initiated using the wrong cellular plan on devices with two active plans.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Oct 27, 2020 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026