CVE-2019-8691 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
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8691?
CVE-2019-8691 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.6. An application may be able to read restricted memory.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8691?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8691?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8691 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-8691 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8691 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9f9-gcwm-rqvx.