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CVE-2019-8730

3.3 · LOW

The contents of locked notes sometimes appeared in search results.

Published Dec 18, 2019CWE-200EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2019-8730 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 18, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The contents of locked notes sometimes appeared in search results. This issue was addressed with improved data cleanup. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. A local user may be able to view a user’s locked notes.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8730?

CVE-2019-8730 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 18, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2019-8730?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-8730?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-8730?

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