Vulnerability identifier: #VU41998

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-1254

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.8.0 - 10.8.5, 10.9

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External links
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6150

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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.