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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2019-8526 Apple · macOS

Apple macOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

0.54 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
66.9 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 66.9% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Apr 17, 2023

Remediation Due

May 08, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Apple macOS contains a use-after-free vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence