First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )
An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Credit: product-security@apple.com an anonymous researcher
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Apple Mac OS X | <10.14.4 | |
Apple macOS Mojave | <10.14.4 | 10.14.4 |
Apple High Sierra | ||
Apple Sierra |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2019-8579 is an input validation issue in Modem CCL that allows an application to gain elevated privileges.
The severity of CVE-2019-8579 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
CVE-2019-8579 affects macOS Mojave versions up to and including 10.14.4.
To fix CVE-2019-8579 on macOS Mojave, update to version 10.14.4 or higher.
More information about CVE-2019-8579 can be found at the Apple support website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600.