CVE-2019-8590 is a logic issue in macOS Mojave 10.14.5 and earlier that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a significant risk due to its potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability from a local attack with user interaction. While no public exploit intelligence or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for kernel-level code execution necessitates patching.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 10.14.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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