Vulnerability Description
The __sflush function in fflush.c in stdio in libc in FreeBSD 10.1 and the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 mishandles failures of the write system call, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 8.4.1 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 10.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
- https://svnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&revision=275665
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:27.stdio.ascVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
- https://svnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&revision=275665
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:27.stdio.ascVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8611?
CVE-2014-8611 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The __sflush function in fflush.c in stdio in libc in FreeBSD 10.1 and the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 mishandles failures of the write system call, which allows context-dependent attackers to execut...
How severe is CVE-2014-8611?
CVE-2014-8611 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8611?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Freebsd Freebsd, Apple Mac Os X.