Exploited
7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8526: Apple macOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability

First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )

Security. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

Credit: product-security@apple.com Linus Henze (pinauten.de) product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<10.14.4
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.4
10.14.4
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple macOS
<10.14.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8526?

    CVE-2019-8526 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple macOS that allows an application to gain elevated privileges.

  • How severe is CVE-2019-8526?

    CVE-2019-8526 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2019-8526?

    CVE-2019-8526 affects macOS Mojave versions earlier than 10.14.4, Apple macOS Mojave versions earlier than 10.14.4, Apple High Sierra, and Apple Sierra.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-8526?

    To fix CVE-2019-8526, update your macOS to version 10.14.4 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8526?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-8526 on the Apple support website.

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