CVE-2019-8802

Name: CVE-2019-8802
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T18:15:42.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8802 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.1

References

https://support.apple.com/HT210722Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210722Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8802?

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2019-8802?

CVE-2019-8802 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8802?

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-2019-8802?

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Source: NVD / NIST