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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.15.1 | |
| Apple macOS Catalina | <10.15.1 | 10.15.1 |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2019-8787
- CVE-2019-8796
- CVE-2019-8748
- CVE-2019-11041
- CVE-2019-11042
- CVE-2019-8824
- CVE-2019-8803
- CVE-2019-8817
- CVE-2019-8716
- CVE-2019-8788
- CVE-2019-8706
- CVE-2019-8785
- CVE-2019-8797
- CVE-2019-8850
- CVE-2019-8789
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- CVE-2019-8592
- CVE-2019-8705
- CVE-2019-8825
- CVE-2019-8736
- CVE-2019-8767
- CVE-2019-8737
- CVE-2019-8509
- CVE-2019-8798
- CVE-2019-8746
- CVE-2018-12152
- CVE-2018-12153
- CVE-2018-12154
- CVE-2019-8784
- CVE-2019-8807
- CVE-2019-8759
- CVE-2019-8801
- CVE-2019-8709
- CVE-2019-8794
- CVE-2019-8717
- CVE-2019-8786
- CVE-2019-8744
- CVE-2019-8829
- CVE-2019-8749
- CVE-2019-8756
- CVE-2019-8750
- CVE-2019-8802
- CVE-2019-8772
- CVE-2019-8708
- CVE-2019-8715
- CVE-2019-8858
- CVE-2019-8805
- CVE-2019-8754
- CVE-2019-8745
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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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