CVE-2014-1297 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass sandbox protections and read arbitrary files in Apple Safari by exploiting improper validation of WebProcess IPC messages.
- 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-2014-1297?
CVE-2014-1297 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 2 Apr 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
WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.3 and 7.x before 7.0.3, does not properly validate WebProcess IPC messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism and read arbitrary files by leveraging WebProcess access.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1297?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1297?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1297 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-1297 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1297 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wj4h-m2xv-4349, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-1297.