What is CVE-2019-8526?

CVE-2019-8526 is a vulnerability in Apple Macos. Published 2019-12-18.

Is CVE-2019-8526 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-8526 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-04-17), indicating it is being actively exploited. 11 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in Apple Macos

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.

EPSS: 0.002 (43.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions unspecified

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2023-04-17. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2023-05-08.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

support.apple.com/HT209600 (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8526?: CVE-2019-8526 is a vulnerability in Apple Macos. Published 2019-12-18.
Is CVE-2019-8526 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2019-8526 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-04-17), indicating it is being actively exploited. 11 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.