Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-7861
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.
Vulnerability category: Input validationExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-7861
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.18%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 83 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-7861
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-7861
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-7861
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70249
Apple Mac OS X 'IOHIDSecurePromptClient' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
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http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-346/
ZDI-14-346 | Zero Day Initiative
Products affected by CVE-2014-7861
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*