CVE-2014-8824 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted application due to improper validation of IODataQueue metadata in the macOS kernel.
- 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-2014-8824?
CVE-2014-8824 is a critical memory corruption 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
The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly validate IODataQueue object metadata fields, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8824?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8824?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8824 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-2014-8824 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8824 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rr87-68ch-wqr7.