CVE-2019-6238

Published Oct 27, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra. Processing a maliciously crafted package may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-15805 A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra. Processing a maliciously crafted package may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 8:16 PM
Reserved
Jan 11, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 27, 2020, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:38 AM