CVE-2014-1356
10.0 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2014-1356 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on July 1, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in launchd in Apple iOS before 7.1.2, Apple OS X before 10.9.4, and Apple TV before 6.1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted application that sends IPC messages.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | iphone_os | 0 | Affected |
| apple | tvos | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-1356?
CVE-2014-1356 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on July 1, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2014-1356?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1356?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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