CVE-2019-8606

HIGH

macOS < 10.14.5 - Unsigned Kernel Extension Loading 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 10.14.5. A local user may be able to load unsigned kernel extensions.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/HT210119

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0
EPSS 0.0020
EPSS Percentile 10.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-362
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.14.5
Published Dec 18, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026