CVE-2019-6238

HIGH

macOS < 10.14.4 - Arbitrary Code Execution via Symlink Validation Issue

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra. Processing a maliciously crafted package may lead to arbitrary code execution.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0111
EPSS Percentile 61.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.14.4
Published Oct 27, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026