CVE-2019-8770
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8770 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. A malicious application may be able to access recent documents.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT210634Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210634Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8770?
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. A malicious application may be able to access recent documents.
How severe is CVE-2019-8770?
CVE-2019-8770 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8770?
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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