What is the severity of CVE-2014-4396?

CVE-2014-4396 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution in a privileged context.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4396?

To fix CVE-2014-4396, update your system to Apple OS X version 10.9.5 or later.

What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-4396?

CVE-2014-4396 affects Apple OS X versions 10.8.5, 10.9, 10.9.1, 10.9.2, 10.9.3, and 10.9.4.

What type of attack does CVE-2014-4396 allow?

CVE-2014-4396 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, which can compromise system integrity.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4396?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2014-4396; the recommended solution is to upgrade to the patched version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-4396

medium

6.9

CWE

19/9/2014

29/8/2017

CVE-2014-4396: Input Validation

First published: Fri Sep 19 2014(Updated: )

An unspecified integrated graphics driver routine in the Intel Graphics Driver subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.9.5 does not properly validate calls, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted application, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4394, CVE-2014-4395, CVE-2014-4397, CVE-2014-4398, CVE-2014-4399, CVE-2014-4400, CVE-2014-4401, and CVE-2014-4416.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.8.5
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.9
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.9.1
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.9.2
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.9.3
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.9.4

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What is the severity of CVE-2014-4396?
CVE-2014-4396 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution in a privileged context.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4396?
To fix CVE-2014-4396, update your system to Apple OS X version 10.9.5 or later.
What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-4396?
CVE-2014-4396 affects Apple OS X versions 10.8.5, 10.9, 10.9.1, 10.9.2, 10.9.3, and 10.9.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-4396 allow?
CVE-2014-4396 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, which can compromise system integrity.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4396?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2014-4396; the recommended solution is to upgrade to the patched version.

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