CVE-2019-8603 Information disclosure in macOS
An application can read restricted memory due to a validation issue, potentially exposing sensitive data to attackers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8603?
CVE-2019-8603 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. An application may be able to read restricted memory.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8603?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8603?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8603 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8603 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8603 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wf9f-9f4m-6p82.