What is the severity of CVE-2014-1255?

CVE-2014-1255 has a high severity rating due to its impact on the App Sandbox protection mechanism.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1255?

To fix CVE-2014-1255, ensure your macOS is updated to version 10.9.2 or later.

What does CVE-2014-1255 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2014-1255 allows attackers to bypass App Sandbox protections using crafted Mach messages.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-1255?

CVE-2014-1255 affects macOS versions prior to 10.9.2, including 10.9 and 10.9.1.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-1255?

There are no reported workarounds for CVE-2014-1255; the only solution is to update the operating system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-1255

high

7.5

CWE

27/2/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-1255: Input Validation

First published: Thu Feb 27 2014(Updated: )

Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 does not properly validate calls to the free function, which allows attackers to bypass the App Sandbox protection mechanism via crafted Mach messages.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.9.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.9

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Reference Links

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1255?
CVE-2014-1255 has a high severity rating due to its impact on the App Sandbox protection mechanism.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1255?
To fix CVE-2014-1255, ensure your macOS is updated to version 10.9.2 or later.
What does CVE-2014-1255 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2014-1255 allows attackers to bypass App Sandbox protections using crafted Mach messages.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-1255?
CVE-2014-1255 affects macOS versions prior to 10.9.2, including 10.9 and 10.9.1.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-1255?
There are no reported workarounds for CVE-2014-1255; the only solution is to update the operating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1255?
CVE-2014-1255 has a high severity rating due to its impact on the App Sandbox protection mechanism.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1255?
To fix CVE-2014-1255, ensure your macOS is updated to version 10.9.2 or later.
What does CVE-2014-1255 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2014-1255 allows attackers to bypass App Sandbox protections using crafted Mach messages.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-1255?
CVE-2014-1255 affects macOS versions prior to 10.9.2, including 10.9 and 10.9.1.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-1255?
There are no reported workarounds for CVE-2014-1255; the only solution is to update the operating system.