SB2014022710 - Buffer overflow in Apple MAC OS X
Published: February 27, 2014 Updated: August 10, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2014022710
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-1260)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
QuickLook in Apple OS X through 10.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted Microsoft Office document.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.