CVE-2014-8836

High

Published: 30/01/2015(UTC)Translated: 16/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The Bluetooth driver in Apple OS X before version 10.10.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to system compromise or disruption, posing a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the operating system to version 10.10.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in Bluetooth driver in Apple OS X

CVE-2014-8837High
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth driver in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.

Original NVD description (English source)

The Bluetooth driver in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (arbitrary-size bzero of kernel memory) via a crafted app.