CVE-2014-1265: Medium severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2014
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Updated

The systemsetup program in the Date and Time subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by changing the current time on the system clock.

Affected Software

21 affected components
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 Mac OS X Server=10.7.0
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple OS X Date and Time subsystem (systemsetup) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.9.2

Event History

Feb 27, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1265?

CVE-2014-1265 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows local users to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1265?

To fix CVE-2014-1265, update your Apple OS X to version 10.9.2 or later.

3

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-1265?

CVE-2014-1265 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.9.2, including 10.7.x and 10.8.x.

4

What kind of access can be gained due to CVE-2014-1265?

CVE-2014-1265 allows local users to change the system clock, potentially leading to unauthorized access to restricted features.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2014-1265?

Local users on affected versions of Apple OS X prior to 10.9.2 are the main audience affected by CVE-2014-1265.

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