CVE-2019-8526
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-04-17
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-05-08
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-12-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-8526?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Is CVE-2019-8526 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-8526 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-05-08.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8526?
CVE-2019-8526 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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