SB2014042310 - Input validation error in Apple MAC OS X



SB2014042310 - Input validation error in Apple MAC OS X

Published: April 23, 2014 Updated: August 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014042310
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-1316)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

Heimdal, as used in Apple OS X through 10.9.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abort and daemon exit) via ASN.1 data encountered in the Kerberos 5 protocol.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.