medium
5.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8761

First published: Mon Oct 07 2019(Updated: )

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, macOS Catalina 10.15. Parsing a maliciously crafted text file may lead to disclosure of user information.

Credit: product-security@apple.com Renee Trisberg SpectXRenee Trisberg SpectX product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<10.15
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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-8761.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2019-8761?

    The severity level of CVE-2019-8761 is medium, with a severity score of 5.5.

  • What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

    The affected software for CVE-2019-8761 is macOS Catalina versions up to 10.15.1.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-8761?

    To fix CVE-2019-8761, you need to update your macOS to version 10.15.1 or apply Security Update 2019-001 or Security Update 2019-006.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8761?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-8761 on Apple's official support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722) and [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634).

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