CVE-2014-1262 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass App Sandbox protection on macOS via crafted Mach messages triggering memory corruption in Apple Type Services.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-1262?

CVE-2014-1262 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 27 Feb 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows attackers to bypass the App Sandbox protection mechanism via crafted Mach messages that trigger memory corruption.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1262?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1262?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1262 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-1262 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1262 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-98gp-4cxp-48r2.

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