CVE-2019-8842: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 10, 2019
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Updated

CUPS. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Other sources

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra. In certain configurations, a remote attacker may be able to submit arbitrary print jobs.

Credit

Niky1235(China Mobile)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
apple macOS Catalina<10.15.2
10.15.2
apple Mojave
apple High Sierra
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.2

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8842?

CVE-2019-8842 is a vulnerability in CUPS that allows for a buffer overflow due to improved bounds checking.

2

How can CVE-2019-8842 affect my system?

CVE-2019-8842 can affect systems running macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Mojave, and High Sierra, potentially leading to a buffer overflow.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8842?

The severity of CVE-2019-8842 is not mentioned in the provided information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8842?

To fix CVE-2019-8842, update your macOS to the latest version provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8842?

More information about CVE-2019-8842 can be found on Apple's support website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210788.

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