CVE-2014-1314 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass sandbox restrictions and execute arbitrary code on macOS by exploiting a WindowServer session creation flaw via a crafted application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-1314?
CVE-2014-1314 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 23 Apr 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
WindowServer in Apple OS X through 10.9.2 does not prevent session creation by a sandboxed application, which allows attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code via a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1314?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1314?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1314 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-1314 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1314 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pp8v-7jff-9xxv.