CVE-2019-6239 (GCVE-0-2019-6239)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-12-18 17:33 – Updated: 2024-08-04 20:16
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Summary
This issue was addressed with improved handling of file metadata. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/HT209600 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.apple.com/HT209446 | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
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