VDB-134844 · CVE-2019-8589 · HT210119

Apple macOS up to 10.14.4 DesktopServices input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple macOS up to 10.14.4. The affected element is an unknown function of the component DesktopServices. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-8589. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 10.14.4 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component DesktopServices. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

The weakness was shared 05/13/2019 as HT210119 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-8589 since 02/18/2019. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

This issue was addressed with improved checks.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371785 (Apple macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra Not Installed (HT210119)).

Upgrading to version 10.14.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-134839, VDB-134840, VDB-134841 and VDB-134842 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Apple

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macOS

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 10.14.5

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02/18/2019 🔍
05/13/2019 +84 days 🔍
05/13/2019 +0 days 🔍
05/15/2019 +2 days 🔍
06/10/2020 +392 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210119
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8589 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8589
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-134844
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/15/2019 08:49
Updated: 06/10/2020 18:29
Changes: 05/15/2019 08:49 (64), 06/10/2020 18:29 (2)
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