CVE-2019-8730

Description

The contents of locked notes sometimes appeared in search results. This issue was addressed with improved data cleanup. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. A local user may be able to view a user’s locked notes.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT210634 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8730?
CVE-2019-8730 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8730?
To fix CVE-2019-8730, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-8730 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8730 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8730?
CVE-2019-8730 affects Apple macOS.
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