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CVE-2019-8526

CISA KEV

Published April 17, 2023 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

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

Affected Products

VendorProduct
ApplemacOS

Patch Status

Patch by 2023-05-08

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2019-8526.