CVE-2019-8643

CVE-2019-8643: Arun Sharma of VMWare This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14

published December 23, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

💡 A sneaky logic issue could trip you up in macOS Mojave. It’s like having a switch that doesn’t quite work as you intend! Imagine a hotel with a check-in desk that sometimes forgets which rooms are already occupied. This could lead to double bookings, creating chaos for guests and staff alike. While there’s no known exploitation of this issue, the ramifications could theoretically allow for unwanted state changes in your system—like letting someone into a room that’s already reserved. It’s not catastrophic, but it’s definitely something you'd want to fix to keep things running smoothly!

Put simply

Imagine a hotel with a check-in desk that sometimes forgets which rooms are already occupied. This could lead to double bookings, creating chaos for guests and staff alike. This vulnerability pertains to a logic flaw that affects state management in macOS Mojave. It could allow unexpected behavior if not addressed properly.

What to do

While there’s no known exploitation of this issue, the ramifications could theoretically allow for unwanted state changes in your system—like letting someone into a room that’s already reserved. It’s not catastrophic, but it’s definitely something you'd want to fix to keep things running smoothly! To mitigate this, ensure that you're running the latest version of macOS, specifically Mojave 10.14 or above, where this issue has been fixed. Regularly check for system updates to keep your environment secure! You’ve got this! Stay updated and keep your system in top shape! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01170 · 67.2th percentile
Published
2021-12-23T19:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 19:48Z
    CVE-2019-8643: Arun Sharma of VMWare This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14
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