CVE-2019-8513: OS Command Injection
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A local user may be able to execute arbitrary shell commands.
Other sources
Time Machine. This issue was addressed with improved checks.
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
macOS Mojaveto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.14.4
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-6203
- CVE-2019-8531
- CVE-2019-8538
- CVE-2019-8534
- CVE-2019-8555
- CVE-2019-6239
- CVE-2019-8516
- CVE-2019-8552
- CVE-2019-8511
- CVE-2019-8542
- CVE-2019-8522
- CVE-2019-8550
- CVE-2019-8777
- CVE-2019-8565
- CVE-2019-8521
- CVE-2019-8906
- CVE-2019-8519
- CVE-2019-8533
- CVE-2019-8545
- CVE-2019-8504
- CVE-2019-8529
- CVE-2018-4448
- CVE-2019-5608
- CVE-2019-8527
- CVE-2019-8528
- CVE-2019-8508
- CVE-2019-8514
- CVE-2019-8540
- CVE-2019-7293
- CVE-2019-6207
- CVE-2019-8510
- CVE-2019-8547
- CVE-2019-8525
- CVE-2018-4433
- CVE-2019-8642
- CVE-2019-8645
- CVE-2019-8546
- CVE-2019-8579
- CVE-2019-8537
- CVE-2019-8561
- CVE-2018-12015
- CVE-2018-18311
- CVE-2018-18313
- CVE-2019-8549
- CVE-2019-8507
- CVE-2019-8618
- CVE-2019-8526
- CVE-2019-8520
- CVE-2019-8502
- CVE-2019-8513
- CVE-2019-8569
- CVE-2019-8517
- CVE-2019-8564
- CVE-2019-8612
- CVE-2019-8567
- CVE-2019-6238
- CVE-2019-8530
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8513?
CVE-2019-8513 is a vulnerability in macOS Mojave 10.14.4 that allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands.
How severe is CVE-2019-8513?
CVE-2019-8513 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2019-8513?
You can fix CVE-2019-8513 by updating to macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-8513?
The CWE ID for CVE-2019-8513 is CWE-78.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8513?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8513 in the Apple security advisory: [HT209600](https://support.apple.com/HT209600).