CVE-2014-4391

Description

The Code Signing feature in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly handle incomplete resource envelopes in signed bundles, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended app-author restrictions by omitting an execution-related resource.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.07% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97644 vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70637 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031063 vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4391?
CVE-2014-4391 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4391?
To fix CVE-2014-4391, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-4391 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-4391 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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