CVE-2014-4391 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass macOS code signing restrictions by omitting execution resources, allowing unauthorized code execution.
- 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-2014-4391?
CVE-2014-4391 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Oct 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
The Code Signing feature in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly handle incomplete resource envelopes in signed bundles, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended app-author restrictions by omitting an execution-related resource.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4391?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4391?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4391 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4391 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4391 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9x3-v3cq-9vm6.