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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2019-8629

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Vulnerability Description

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X< 10.14.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-665

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-8629?

CVE-2019-8629 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

How severe is CVE-2019-8629?

CVE-2019-8629 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8629?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.