CVE-2019-8603
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.22%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8603 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. An application may be able to read restricted memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.14.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT210119Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210119Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8603?
A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. An application may be able to read restricted memory.
How severe is CVE-2019-8603?
CVE-2019-8603 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8603?
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.
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