CVE-2019-8768
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.59%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8768 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. "Clear History and Website Data" did not clear the history. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
"Clear History and Website Data" did not clear the history. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. A user may be unable to delete browsing history items.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-22Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210634Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-22Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210634Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8768?
"Clear History and Website Data" did not clear the history. The issue was addressed with improved data deletion. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. A user may be unable to delete browsing history items.
How severe is CVE-2019-8768?
CVE-2019-8768 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8768?
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-2019-8768?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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