CVE-2019-8590

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—

7.8

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: 50.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 18, 2019

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

product-security@applehttps://support.apple.com/HT210119
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.apple.com/HT210119

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2019-8590?

CVE-2019-8590 is a high vulnerability published on December 18, 2019. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

When was CVE-2019-8590 disclosed?

CVE-2019-8590 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 18, 2019, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2019-8590 actively exploited?

CVE-2019-8590 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 50.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8590?

CVE-2019-8590 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2019-8590?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2019-8590, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2019-8590

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