CVE-2019-8777

Name: CVE-2019-8777
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T20:15:19.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8777 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A lock screen issue allowed access to contacts on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A lock screen issue allowed access to contacts on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra. A local attacker may be able to view contacts from the lock screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.14.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8777?

How severe is CVE-2019-8777?

CVE-2019-8777 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8777?

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