CVE-2014-7861

Apple macOS X - Remote Code Execution via IOHIDSecurePromptClient Pointer Validation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The IOHIDSecurePromptClient function in Apple OS X does not properly validate pointer values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted web site.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70249
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-346/

Scores

EPSS 0.0241
EPSS Percentile 82.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x
Published Oct 05, 2014
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026