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CVE-2019-8509

First published: Mon Oct 07 2019(Updated: )

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, macOS Catalina 10.15. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X>=10.13.6<10.15.1
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15
10.15
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.1
10.15.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8509?

    CVE-2019-8509 is a vulnerability in the File Quarantine feature of macOS Catalina, which allowed malicious applications to elevate privileges.

  • How was CVE-2019-8509 fixed?

    CVE-2019-8509 was fixed by removing the vulnerable code in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8509?

    CVE-2019-8509 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • Which versions of macOS Catalina are affected by CVE-2019-8509?

    CVE-2019-8509 affects macOS Catalina versions up to 10.15.1.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8509?

    More information about CVE-2019-8509 can be found on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722)

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