CVE-2019-8579 is an input validation vulnerability affecting Apple macOS, specifically macOS Mojave, High Sierra, and Sierra. It allows an application to gain elevated privileges due to improved memory handling not being properly implemented. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this vulnerability has a local attack vector, low attack complexity, and can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 10.14.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.14CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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