CVE-2019-8761

Description

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.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.41% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722	vendor advisory
https://www.paulosyibelo.com/2021/04/this-man-thought-opening-txt-file-is.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8761?: CVE-2019-8761 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8761?: To fix CVE-2019-8761, 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-2019-8761 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2019-8761 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8761?: CVE-2019-8761 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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