CVE-2014-7861

high

Description

The IOHIDSecurePromptClient function in Apple OS X does not properly validate pointer values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted web site.

References

http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-346/

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70249

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2014-10-05

Updated: 2014-10-10

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 8.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H