MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2014-1259

Buffer overflow in File Bookmark in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted filename.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in File Bookmark in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted filename.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.9.1
AppleMac Os X Server10.7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-1259?

CVE-2014-1259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in File Bookmark in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted filename.

How severe is CVE-2014-1259?

CVE-2014-1259 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1259?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.