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CVE-2019-8708

First published: Thu Sep 19 2019(Updated: )

PluginKit. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<13.0
Apple Mac OS X<10.15
Apple iOS<13
13
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15
10.15
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.1
10.15.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8708?

    CVE-2019-8708 is a vulnerability that allows a local user to check for the existence of arbitrary files.

  • How can I check if I am affected by CVE-2019-8708?

    If you are using macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, Security Update 2019-006, macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13, or Apple iPhone OS version up to and exclusive of 13.0, then you may be affected by CVE-2019-8708.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8708?

    CVE-2019-8708 has a severity rating of medium (5.5).

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-8708?

    To fix CVE-2019-8708, update your operating system to macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, Security Update 2019-006, macOS Catalina 10.15, iOS 13, or a version of Apple iPhone OS higher than 13.0.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8708?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-8708 on the Apple Support website at the following links: [link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722), [link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634), [link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606).

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