CVE-2014-1261 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via crafted Unicode fonts due to an integer signedness error in macOS CoreText.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-1261?

CVE-2014-1261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 27 Feb 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer signedness error in CoreText in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted Unicode font.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1261?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1261?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1261 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-1261 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1261 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw3p-5j46-wxgx.

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