CVE-2019-8533: High severity macos mojave vulnerability
A lock handling issue was addressed with improved lock handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A Mac may not lock when disconnecting from an external monitor.
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IOGraphics. A lock handling issue was addressed with improved lock handling.
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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-2019-8533?
CVE-2019-8533 is a vulnerability in macOS Mojave 10.14.4 and earlier that allows a Mac to not lock when disconnecting from an external monitor.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8533?
The severity of CVE-2019-8533 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8533?
To fix CVE-2019-8533, update your macOS to version 10.14.4 or newer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8533?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8533 on the Apple support page: https://support.apple.com/HT209600.
What is CWE-287?
CWE-287 is a weakness in macOS Mojave 10.14.4 and earlier that relates to an improper authentication vulnerability.