CVE-2014-4433 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9227-jxf3-w459.