CVE-2014-4437 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass macOS sandbox restrictions by crafting a specific Content-Type handler in an application, requiring user interaction to execute the malicious app.
- 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-2014-4437?
CVE-2014-4437 is a medium-severity 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
LaunchServices in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions via an application that specifies a crafted handler for the Content-Type field of an object.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4437?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4437?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4437 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4437 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4437 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qcfh-fg5j-53gj.