CVE-2019-8606

Name: CVE-2019-8606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:28.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8606 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

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: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8606?

How severe is CVE-2019-8606?

CVE-2019-8606 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8606?

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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Source: NVD / NIST