CVE-2019-8661
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 9.51%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8661 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.6. EPSS estimates a 9.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.6. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.14.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT210348Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210348Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8661?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.6. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-8661?
CVE-2019-8661 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8661?
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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