CVE-2014-7861 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the system via a crafted website due to improper pointer validation in macOS.
- 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-2014-7861?
CVE-2014-7861 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 5 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 IOHIDSecurePromptClient function in Apple OS X does not properly validate pointer values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7861?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7861?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7861 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-2014-7861 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7861 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-354h-p5j8-rw5g.