CVE-2019-8755: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Oct 07 2019(Updated: )
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. A malicious application may be able to determine kernel memory layout.
Credit: product-security@apple.com Lilang Wu Moony Li Trend Micro
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.15 | |
| Apple macOS Catalina | <10.15 | 10.15 |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2019-8748
- CVE-2019-11041
- CVE-2019-11042
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- CVE-2019-8850
- CVE-2019-8774
- CVE-2019-8753
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- CVE-2019-8592
- CVE-2019-8741
- CVE-2019-8825
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- CVE-2018-12153
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- CVE-2019-8759
- CVE-2019-8758
- CVE-2019-8755
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- CVE-2019-8809
- CVE-2019-8744
- CVE-2019-8717
- CVE-2019-8709
- CVE-2019-8781
- CVE-2019-8749
- CVE-2019-8756
- CVE-2019-8750
- CVE-2019-8799
- CVE-2019-8826
- CVE-2019-8730
- CVE-2019-8772
- CVE-2019-8708
- CVE-2019-8715
- CVE-2019-8855
- CVE-2019-8770
- CVE-2019-8701
- CVE-2019-8761
- CVE-2019-8745
- CVE-2019-8831
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-8755.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-8755?
The severity rating of CVE-2019-8755 is high.
What is the description of CVE-2019-8755?
CVE-2019-8755 is a logic issue in IOGraphics that was addressed with improved restrictions. It allows a malicious application to determine kernel memory layout.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8755?
CVE-2019-8755 affects macOS Catalina 10.15 and earlier versions.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8755?
To fix CVE-2019-8755, update your macOS to version 10.15 or later.
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