CVE-2019-8755 Information disclosure in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

A malicious application can determine kernel memory layout on macOS, potentially aiding further attacks.

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-2019-8755?

CVE-2019-8755 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8755?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8755?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8755 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-8755 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8755 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-2qgw-f6xw-qj35.

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