7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8640: Input Validation

First published: Mon May 13 2019(Updated: )

Archive Utility. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation.

Credit: Ash Fox Fitbit Product Security product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<10.14.5
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.5
10.14.5
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8640.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8640?

    The severity of CVE-2019-8640 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, and Security Update 2019-003 Sierra.

  • How can the vulnerability be fixed?

    The vulnerability can be fixed by updating to macOS Mojave 10.14.5, or applying Security Update 2019-003 for High Sierra or Sierra.

  • What is the description of CVE-2019-8640?

    CVE-2019-8640 is a logic issue in Archive Utility that was addressed with improved validation. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

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