Vulnerability Description
A race condition existed when reading and writing user preferences. This was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. The "Share Mac Analytics" setting may not be disabled when a user deselects the switch to share analytics.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT210634Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT210634Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8757?
CVE-2019-8757 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.5 (LOW). A race condition existed when reading and writing user preferences. This was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. The "Share Mac Analytics" setting may ...
How severe is CVE-2019-8757?
CVE-2019-8757 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8757?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.