CVE-2014-4497 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A crafted app can trigger an integer overflow in macOS Bluetooth, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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-2014-4497?

CVE-2014-4497 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 30 Jan 2015. 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

Integer signedness error in IOBluetoothFamily in the Bluetooth implementation in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (write to kernel memory) via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4497?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4497?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4497 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-4497 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4497 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p7hc-j45p-4mhv.

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