CVE-2019-8579
Description
An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
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A memory input validation issue in macOS allowed an application to gain elevated privileges, fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4 and security updates.
Vulnerability
An input validation issue in memory handling in macOS up to version 10.14.3 could be exploited by an application to gain elevated privileges. Affected versions: macOS Mojave 10.14.3 and earlier, macOS High Sierra, and macOS Sierra. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker would need to run a malicious application on the system. The application could trigger the input validation flaw to gain elevated privileges. No user interaction is required beyond launching the app. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an application to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with kernel-level access. [1]
Mitigation
Fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, and Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, released March 25, 2019. No workaround is available; users should update. [1]
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Affected products
4- Range: < 10.14.4
- Range: < Security Update 2019-002
- Range: < Security Update 2019-002
- Range: unspecified
Patches
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References
1- support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600mitrex_refsource_MISC
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