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.
Published 2014-10-05 10:55:06
Updated 2014-10-10 05:25:22
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org
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
9.3
HIGH AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.6
10.0
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2014-7861

  • 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

Products affected by CVE-2014-7861

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