SB2014022703 - Buffer overflow in Apple MAC OS X



SB2014022703 - Buffer overflow in Apple MAC OS X

Published: February 27, 2014 Updated: August 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014022703
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-1262)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows attackers to bypass the App Sandbox protection mechanism via crafted Mach messages that trigger memory corruption.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.