CVE-2019-8717
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, tvOS 13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-12-18
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-47479
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-8717?
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, tvOS 13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Is CVE-2019-8717 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-8717 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8717?
CVE-2019-8717 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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