CVE-2019-8579 Privilege escalation in macOS

High 7.8 Published 27 Oct 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An input validation flaw in macOS allows an application to gain elevated privileges, requiring users to apply security updates.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-8579?

CVE-2019-8579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 27 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-8579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3q57-72xr-mr5m.