CVE-2019-8561 Privilege escalation in macOS
A malicious application can elevate privileges on macOS due to a logic issue, requiring users to update to the latest version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8561?
CVE-2019-8561 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8561?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8561?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8561 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8561 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8561 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j83x-w3fj-6vvj.