CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1322: Infoleak

First published: Wed Apr 23 2014(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple OS X through 10.9.2 places a kernel pointer into an XNU object data structure accessible from user space, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism by reading an unspecified attribute of the object.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.9.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-1322?

    The severity of CVE-2014-1322 is considered high due to its potential to allow local users to bypass ASLR protections.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1322?

    To fix CVE-2014-1322, update your macOS to a version later than 10.9.2.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2014-1322?

    CVE-2014-1322 affects Apple OS X versions up to and including 10.9.2.

  • Can exploitation of CVE-2014-1322 lead to further attacks?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2014-1322 can facilitate further attacks by bypassing ASLR protection.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2014-1322?

    CVE-2014-1322 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.

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