Vulnerability Description
The xpc_data_get_bytes function in libxpc in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not verify that a dictionary's Attributes key has the xpc_data data type, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a crafted dictionary to sysmond, related to an "XPC type confusion" issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135701/OS-X-Sysmond-XPC-Type-Confusion-Priv
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35742/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71992Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=121Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100530
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135701/OS-X-Sysmond-XPC-Type-Confusion-Priv
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35742/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71992Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=121Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8835?
CVE-2014-8835 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The xpc_data_get_bytes function in libxpc in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not verify that a dictionary's Attributes key has the xpc_data data type, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code b...
How severe is CVE-2014-8835?
CVE-2014-8835 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8835?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.