SB2014022706 - Buffer overflow in Apple MAC OS X
Published: February 27, 2014 Updated: August 10, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2014022706
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-1254)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Type 1 font that is embedded in a document.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.