CWE
20
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8817: Input Validation

First published: Tue Oct 29 2019(Updated: )

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1. An application may be able to read restricted memory.

Credit: product-security@apple.com Arash Tohidi

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<10.15.1
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.1
10.15.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-8817?

    CVE-2019-8817 is a vulnerability in AppleGraphicsControl that allows an application to read restricted memory due to a validation issue.

  • How does CVE-2019-8817 affect macOS Catalina 10.15.1?

    CVE-2019-8817 is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, so the vulnerability no longer exists in that version.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8817?

    The severity of CVE-2019-8817 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-8817?

    To fix CVE-2019-8817, update your macOS to version 10.15.1 or later, which includes the fix for this vulnerability.

  • What is the CWE classification of CVE-2019-8817?

    CVE-2019-8817 is classified under CWE-20, which is Improper Input Validation.

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