First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )
A lock handling issue was addressed with improved lock handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A Mac may not lock when disconnecting from an external monitor.
Credit: product-security@apple.com an anonymous researcher James Eagan TR. Scott Kemp MIT Romke van Dijk Z
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple macOS Mojave | <10.14.4 | 10.14.4 |
Apple High Sierra | ||
Apple Sierra | ||
Apple Mac OS X | <10.14.4 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2019-8533 is a vulnerability in macOS Mojave 10.14.4 and earlier that allows a Mac to not lock when disconnecting from an external monitor.
The severity of CVE-2019-8533 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
To fix CVE-2019-8533, update your macOS to version 10.14.4 or newer.
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8533 on the Apple support page: https://support.apple.com/HT209600.
CWE-287 is a weakness in macOS Mojave 10.14.4 and earlier that relates to an improper authentication vulnerability.