CVE-2019-8675 (GCVE-0-2019-8675)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-10-27 19:39 – Updated: 2024-08-04 21:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.6, Security Update 2019-004 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-004 Sierra. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to execute arbitrary code.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CWE
- An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to execute arbitrary code
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210348 | x_refsource_MISC |
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