CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-4433

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in the kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted resource forks in an HFS filesystem.

Risk Assessment

Attackers with physical access to the device can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the system, posing a serious threat to data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the operating system to version 10.10 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted resource forks in an HFS filesystem.

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