CVE-2019-8539

HIGH

macOS 10.14.5 - Remote Code Execution via Memory Initialization Issue

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.6, Security Update 2019-004 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-004 Sierra. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210348

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0120
EPSS Percentile 64.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x 10.14.5 - 10.14.6
Published Oct 27, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026