CVE-2019-8781 Memory corruption in macOS
An application can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a memory corruption issue in macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8781?
CVE-2019-8781 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8781?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8781?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8781 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-8781 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8781 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6qv-5qx2-pvjw.