Vulnerability Description
coresymbolicationd in CoreSymbolication in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not verify that expected data types are present in XPC messages, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app, as demonstrated by lack of verification of xpc_dictionary_get_value API return values during handling of a (1) match_mmap_archives, (2) delete_mmap_archives, (3) write_mmap_archive, or (4) read_mmap_archive command.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.1 |
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
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=80Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100496
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=80Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100496
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8817?
CVE-2014-8817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). coresymbolicationd in CoreSymbolication in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not verify that expected data types are present in XPC messages, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privile...
How severe is CVE-2014-8817?
CVE-2014-8817 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-2014-8817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.