Input validation error in Apple MAC OS X



Published: 2014-09-19 | Updated: 2020-08-10
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2014-4396
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU41324

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4396

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An unspecified integrated graphics driver routine in the Intel Graphics Driver subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.9.5 does not properly validate calls, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted application, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4394, CVE-2014-4395, CVE-2014-4397, CVE-2014-4398, CVE-2014-4399, CVE-2014-4400, CVE-2014-4401, and CVE-2014-4416.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.8.5 - 10.9.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69892
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030868
http://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=30
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96056


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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