CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1254: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Feb 27 2014(Updated: )

Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Type 1 font that is embedded in a document.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.9.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.5-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-1254?

    CVE-2014-1254 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1254?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-1254, update your macOS to version 10.9.2 or later.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2014-1254 enable?

    CVE-2014-1254 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted Type 1 fonts.

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-1254?

    CVE-2014-1254 affects macOS versions prior to 10.9.2, including 10.8.0 to 10.9.1.

  • Can CVE-2014-1254 be exploited through documents?

    Yes, CVE-2014-1254 can be exploited by embedding a malicious Type 1 font in a document.

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