HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2019-8526

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added: 4/17/2023
Patch Due Date: 5/8/2023
Ransomware Use: Unknown

Technical details

Published: 12/18/2019

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8526?

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Is CVE-2019-8526 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-8526 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/8/2023.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8526?

CVE-2019-8526 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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