CVE-2014-1314
First published: Wed Apr 23 2014(Updated: )
WindowServer in Apple OS X through 10.9.2 does not prevent session creation by a sandboxed application, which allows attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code via a crafted application.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.9.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1314?
CVE-2014-1314 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2014-1314 allow exploitation?
CVE-2014-1314 allows exploitation by enabling sandboxed applications to create sessions, thereby bypassing sandbox protections.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-1314?
CVE-2014-1314 affects macOS versions 10.8.0 through 10.9.2.
How can I mitigate CVE-2014-1314?
The recommended mitigation for CVE-2014-1314 is to upgrade to a version of macOS that is above 10.9.2.
What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2014-1314?
CVE-2014-1314 can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code via malicious applications that exploit the sandbox bypass.
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