7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1256: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Feb 27 2014(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows attackers to bypass the App Sandbox protection mechanism via crafted Mach messages.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.9.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.5
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
Apple macOS Server=10.7.0
Apple macOS Server=10.7.1
Apple macOS Server=10.7.2
Apple macOS Server=10.7.3
Apple macOS Server=10.7.4
Apple macOS Server=10.7.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-1256?

    CVE-2014-1256 has been rated as high severity due to its potential to bypass App Sandbox protections.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1256?

    To fix CVE-2014-1256, upgrade to OS X version 10.9.2 or later, as this version includes the necessary patches.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2014-1256?

    CVE-2014-1256 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.9.2, including 10.7.x and 10.8.x.

  • Can CVE-2014-1256 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-1256 can be exploited remotely through crafted Mach messages.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-1256?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2014-1256 include unauthorized access and execution of malicious code, compromising system integrity.

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