What is the severity of CVE-2014-8825?

CVE-2014-8825 is classified as having a moderate severity level.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8825?

To fix CVE-2014-8825, update your Apple OS X to version 10.10.2 or later.

What components are affected by CVE-2014-8825?

CVE-2014-8825 affects the kernel of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.2.

Can CVE-2014-8825 lead to privilege escalation?

Yes, CVE-2014-8825 allows local users to gain elevated privileges due to improper identitysvc validation.

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2014-8825 represent?

CVE-2014-8825 represents a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the OS X kernel.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-8825

high

7.2

CWE

30/1/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-8825: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jan 30 2015(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly perform identitysvc validation of certain directory-service functionality, which allows local users to gain privileges or spoof directory-service responses via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.10.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8825?
CVE-2014-8825 is classified as having a moderate severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8825?
To fix CVE-2014-8825, update your Apple OS X to version 10.10.2 or later.
What components are affected by CVE-2014-8825?
CVE-2014-8825 affects the kernel of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.2.
Can CVE-2014-8825 lead to privilege escalation?
Yes, CVE-2014-8825 allows local users to gain elevated privileges due to improper identitysvc validation.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2014-8825 represent?
CVE-2014-8825 represents a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the OS X kernel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8825?
CVE-2014-8825 is classified as having a moderate severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8825?
To fix CVE-2014-8825, update your Apple OS X to version 10.10.2 or later.
What components are affected by CVE-2014-8825?
CVE-2014-8825 affects the kernel of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.2.
Can CVE-2014-8825 lead to privilege escalation?
Yes, CVE-2014-8825 allows local users to gain elevated privileges due to improper identitysvc validation.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2014-8825 represent?
CVE-2014-8825 represents a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the OS X kernel.