CVE-2019-8675 Memory corruption in macOS

High 8.8 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2019-8675, DEBIAN-CVE-2019-8675, GHSA-xrvr-m2pw-2qj4, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-8675.

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