VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2014-8824

CVSS score10 HIGH
EPSS probability2.86%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-01-30
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Description

The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly validate IODataQueue object metadata fields, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references