CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-4437

First published: Sat Oct 18 2014(Updated: )

LaunchServices in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions via an application that specifies a crafted handler for the Content-Type field of an object.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-4437?

    CVE-2014-4437 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass sandbox restrictions.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4437?

    CVE-2014-4437 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10, specifically those up to and including 10.9.5.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-4437?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-4437, users should upgrade to macOS Yosemite 10.10 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4437?

    CVE-2014-4437 is a sandbox bypass vulnerability that affects the LaunchServices component of macOS.

  • Can CVE-2014-4437 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2014-4437 requires user interaction to exploit, limiting its potential for remote exploitation.

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