CVE-2019-8590 Privilege escalation in macOS
An application can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a logic issue in macOS.
- 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-2019-8590?
CVE-2019-8590 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 restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8590?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8590?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8590 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8590 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8590 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4v4m-mxm3-w2h7.