VDB-163791 · CVE-2019-8709 · GCVE-0-2019-8709

Apple macOS Application memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Application Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-8709. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (unknown version). This affects an unknown code block of the component Application Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 10/28/2020. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-8709. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

License

commercial

Website

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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/18/2019 🔍
10/28/2020 +618 days 🔍
10/28/2020 +0 days 🔍
11/28/2020 +31 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8709 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8709
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163791
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2020 09:51
Updated: 11/28/2020 09:44
Changes: 10/28/2020 09:51 (37), 11/28/2020 09:39 (2), 11/28/2020 09:44 (16)
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