CVE-2019-8761 json
This issue was addressed with improved checks.
published 6y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2019-18151
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001, and Security Update 2019-006, macOS Catalina 10.15. Parsing a maliciously crafted text file may lead to disclosure of user information.
Patch / fix
- Apple macOS 10.15
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1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Apple macOS
References
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT210634
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT210722
vendor-advisory
- paulosyibelo.com /2021/04/this-man-thought-opening-txt-file-is.html
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2019-8761
- NVD CVE-2019-8761
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