Vulnerability Description
The IOUSBControllerUserClient::ReadRegister function in the IOUSB controller in IOUSBFamily in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 allows local users to read data from arbitrary kernel-memory locations by leveraging root access and providing a crafted first argument.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=21ExploitIssue Tracking
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100514
- http://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=21ExploitIssue Tracking
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100514
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8823?
CVE-2014-8823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The IOUSBControllerUserClient::ReadRegister function in the IOUSB controller in IOUSBFamily in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 allows local users to read data from arbitrary kernel-memory locations by lever...
How severe is CVE-2014-8823?
CVE-2014-8823 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8823?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.