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7.8

macOS Catalina could let a malicious app gain root access

CVE-2019-8802 · published 6 years ago
Summary

A validation error in macOS Catalina could let a malicious application obtain full system privileges. Apple fixed the problem in the 10.15.1 update. Install macOS 10.15.1 or later to protect your computers.

What to do
  • Update apple mac_os_x to version 10.15.1 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x < 10.15.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published18 Dec 2019
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-8802 · NVD
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