VDB-71832 · CVE-2014-7861 · BID 70249

Apple Mac OS X IOHIDSecurePromptClient input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple Mac OS X. This affects the function IOHIDSecurePromptClient. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-7861. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Apple Mac OS X (Operating System) (unknown version). Affected is the function IOHIDSecurePromptClient. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed 10/05/2014 by Vitaliy Toropov (Website). The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-7861 since 10/04/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/10/2017).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 70249†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46783†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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10/02/2014 🔍
10/04/2014 +2 days 🔍
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10/27/2014 +22 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +150 days 🔍
06/10/2017 +807 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Researcher: Vitaliy Toropov
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-7861 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-7861
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-71832
SecurityFocus: 70249 - Apple Mac OS X 'IOHIDSecurePromptClient' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 46783 - Apple OS X Remote Code Execution or DoS due to Improper Validation of Pointer Values, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 16:14
Updated: 06/10/2017 09:31
Changes: 03/26/2015 16:14 (52), 06/10/2017 09:31 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:561:103

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