Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, macOS Catalina 10.15. Parsing a maliciously crafted text file may lead to disclosure of user information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722Vendor Advisory
- https://www.paulosyibelo.com/2021/04/this-man-thought-opening-txt-file-is.html
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722Vendor Advisory
- https://www.paulosyibelo.com/2021/04/this-man-thought-opening-txt-file-is.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8761?
CVE-2019-8761 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, macOS Catalina 10.15. Parsing a maliciously crafte...
How severe is CVE-2019-8761?
CVE-2019-8761 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8761?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.