CVE-2014-8824

The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly validate IODataQueue object metadata fields, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Score

CVSS 2.0 10.0 Critical

Status

Modified - product-security@apple.com

Published

2015-01-30

Last modified

2024-08-06

Weaknesses

CWE-20

Affected products

• Mac Os X (Apple)

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
• http://support.apple.com/HT204244
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100516