CVE-2014-4403
low
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
2.1
VIR risk
2.1
Description
The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.9.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information and bypass the ASLR protection mechanism by leveraging predictability of the location of the CPU Global Descriptor Table.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: product-security@apple.com — http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| macos | 10.9 | affected | |
| macos | 10.9.1 | affected | |
| macos | 10.9.2 | affected | |
| macos | 10.9.3 | affected | |
| macos | 10.9.4 | affected | |
References
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69910
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030868
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96064
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69910
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030868
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96064
CWEs
CWE-200
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.