CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-1371

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Array index error in Dock in Apple OS X before version 10.9.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through incorrect function-pointer dereference, leading to application crashes.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized system access or disruption of service, posing a significant security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to version 10.9.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor sandboxed applications.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Array index error in Dock in Apple OS X before 10.9.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (incorrect function-pointer dereference and application crash) by leveraging access to a sandboxed application for sending a message.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS