CVE-2014-8824 json
The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly validate IODataQueue object metadata fields, which allows attackers to execute ar…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2014-8654
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.9%
- EPSS 2.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
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2.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT204244
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1031650
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/100516
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-8824
- NVD CVE-2014-8824
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