CVE-2019-8579

HIGH

macOS < 10.14.4 - Privilege Escalation via Improper Input Validation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

References (1)

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

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0030
EPSS Percentile 21.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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