Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.9.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4497?
CVE-2014-4497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2014-4497?
CVE-2014-4497 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4497?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.