What is CVE-2019-8640?

CVE-2019-8640 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-10-27.

How severe is CVE-2019-8640?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Apple macOS

CVE-2019-8640

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.008 (53.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions unspecified
Apple Mac_os_x

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8640?: CVE-2019-8640 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-10-27.
How severe is CVE-2019-8640?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.