What is the severity of CVE-2014-4497?

CVE-2014-4497 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution in a privileged context.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4497?

To fix CVE-2014-4497, update your Apple OS X to version 10.10 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4497?

CVE-2014-4497 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10, specifically versions up to and including 10.9.5.

What can attackers do with CVE-2014-4497?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2014-4497 to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by manipulating Bluetooth connections.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4497?

There are no widely recognized workarounds for CVE-2014-4497; upgrading the system is the best approach.

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CVE-2014-4497

critical

CWE

189

30/1/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-4497

First published: Fri Jan 30 2015(Updated: )

Integer signedness error in IOBluetoothFamily in the Bluetooth implementation in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (write to kernel memory) via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4497?
CVE-2014-4497 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution in a privileged context.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4497?
To fix CVE-2014-4497, update your Apple OS X to version 10.10 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4497?
CVE-2014-4497 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10, specifically versions up to and including 10.9.5.
What can attackers do with CVE-2014-4497?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2014-4497 to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by manipulating Bluetooth connections.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4497?
There are no widely recognized workarounds for CVE-2014-4497; upgrading the system is the best approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4497?
CVE-2014-4497 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution in a privileged context.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4497?
To fix CVE-2014-4497, update your Apple OS X to version 10.10 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4497?
CVE-2014-4497 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10, specifically versions up to and including 10.9.5.
What can attackers do with CVE-2014-4497?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2014-4497 to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by manipulating Bluetooth connections.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4497?
There are no widely recognized workarounds for CVE-2014-4497; upgrading the system is the best approach.