CVE-2014-4433 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in the macOS kernel allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted HFS resource forks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-4433?

CVE-2014-4433 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Oct 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in the kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted resource forks in an HFS filesystem.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4433?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4433?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4433 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-2014-4433 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4433 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9227-jxf3-w459.

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