CVE-2019-8526: Apple macOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Security. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
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Apple macOS contains a use-after-free vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation.
— CISA
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.
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Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-6203
- CVE-2019-8531
- CVE-2019-8538
- CVE-2019-8534
- CVE-2019-8555
- CVE-2019-6239
- CVE-2019-8516
- CVE-2019-8552
- CVE-2019-8511
- CVE-2019-8542
- CVE-2019-8522
- CVE-2019-8550
- CVE-2019-8777
- CVE-2019-8565
- CVE-2019-8521
- CVE-2019-8906
- CVE-2019-8519
- CVE-2019-8533
- CVE-2019-8545
- CVE-2019-8504
- CVE-2019-8529
- CVE-2018-4448
- CVE-2019-5608
- CVE-2019-8527
- CVE-2019-8528
- CVE-2019-8508
- CVE-2019-8514
- CVE-2019-8540
- CVE-2019-7293
- CVE-2019-6207
- CVE-2019-8510
- CVE-2019-8547
- CVE-2019-8525
- CVE-2018-4433
- CVE-2019-8642
- CVE-2019-8645
- CVE-2019-8546
- CVE-2019-8579
- CVE-2019-8537
- CVE-2019-8561
- CVE-2018-12015
- CVE-2018-18311
- CVE-2018-18313
- CVE-2019-8549
- CVE-2019-8507
- CVE-2019-8618
- CVE-2019-8526
- CVE-2019-8520
- CVE-2019-8502
- CVE-2019-8513
- CVE-2019-8569
- CVE-2019-8517
- CVE-2019-8564
- CVE-2019-8612
- CVE-2019-8567
- CVE-2019-6238
- CVE-2019-8530
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8526?
CVE-2019-8526 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple macOS that allows an application to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-8526?
CVE-2019-8526 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2019-8526?
CVE-2019-8526 affects macOS Mojave versions earlier than 10.14.4, Apple macOS Mojave versions earlier than 10.14.4, Apple High Sierra, and Apple Sierra.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8526?
To fix CVE-2019-8526, update your macOS to version 10.14.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8526?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8526 on the Apple support website.