CVE-2019-8675 Memory corruption in macOS
A buffer overflow in macOS allows an attacker in a privileged network position to execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-8675?
CVE-2019-8675 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 27 Oct 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.6, Security Update 2019-004 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-004 Sierra. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8675?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8675?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-8675 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8675 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2019-8675, DEBIAN-CVE-2019-8675, GHSA-xrvr-m2pw-2qj4, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-8675.