CVE-2019-8522
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. An encrypted volume may be unmounted and remounted by a different user without prompting for the password.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.14.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT209600Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8522?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. An encrypted volume may be unmounted and remounted by a different user without prompting for the password.
How severe is CVE-2019-8522?
CVE-2019-8522 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8522?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-8522?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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