What is the severity of CVE-2014-4403?

CVE-2014-4403 has a moderate severity rating as it allows local users to potentially bypass security mechanisms.

How does CVE-2014-4403 affect Apple OS X?

CVE-2014-4403 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information due to predictability in the Global Descriptor Table.

What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-4403?

CVE-2014-4403 affects Apple OS X versions 10.9, 10.9.1, 10.9.2, 10.9.3, and 10.9.4.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4403?

To fix CVE-2014-4403, you should update your macOS to the latest version, specifically 10.9.5 or later.

What security feature does CVE-2014-4403 bypass?

CVE-2014-4403 exploits a vulnerability that allows users to bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protection.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-4403

low

2.1

CWE

200

19/9/2014

29/8/2017

CVE-2014-4403: Infoleak

First published: Fri Sep 19 2014(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.9.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information and bypass the ASLR protection mechanism by leveraging predictability of the location of the CPU Global Descriptor Table.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.9
macOS Yosemite	=10.9.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.9.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.9.3
macOS Yosemite	=10.9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4403?
CVE-2014-4403 has a moderate severity rating as it allows local users to potentially bypass security mechanisms.
How does CVE-2014-4403 affect Apple OS X?
CVE-2014-4403 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information due to predictability in the Global Descriptor Table.
What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-4403?
CVE-2014-4403 affects Apple OS X versions 10.9, 10.9.1, 10.9.2, 10.9.3, and 10.9.4.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4403?
To fix CVE-2014-4403, you should update your macOS to the latest version, specifically 10.9.5 or later.
What security feature does CVE-2014-4403 bypass?
CVE-2014-4403 exploits a vulnerability that allows users to bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4403?
CVE-2014-4403 has a moderate severity rating as it allows local users to potentially bypass security mechanisms.
How does CVE-2014-4403 affect Apple OS X?
CVE-2014-4403 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information due to predictability in the Global Descriptor Table.
What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2014-4403?
CVE-2014-4403 affects Apple OS X versions 10.9, 10.9.1, 10.9.2, 10.9.3, and 10.9.4.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4403?
To fix CVE-2014-4403, you should update your macOS to the latest version, specifically 10.9.5 or later.
What security feature does CVE-2014-4403 bypass?
CVE-2014-4403 exploits a vulnerability that allows users to bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protection.