CVE-2014-8826 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass Gatekeeper security checks on macOS by using a crafted JAR archive, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2014-8826?
CVE-2014-8826 is a medium-severity 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
LaunchServices in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly handle file-type metadata, which allows attackers to bypass the Gatekeeper protection mechanism via a crafted JAR archive.
Weakness: CWE-19
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8826?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8826?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8826 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-8826 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8826 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q3xj-vhg2-m3v9.