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CVE-2014-1259 is an Apple OS X File Bookmark buffer overflow fixed before OS X 10.9.2. A crafted filename could make an application crash or potentially run attacker-controlled code. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, broad affected-version detail, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Apple OS X systems older than 10.9.2. Modern supported macOS versions should not be assumed affected from this bundle. Asset inventories should identify unmanaged, embedded, lab, or archival Mac systems still running pre-10.9.2 builds. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. It is not supported by evidence of active exploitation in the bundle, but the potential impact includes code execution. Prioritize finding and upgrading or isolating any pre-10.9.2 OS X systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apple OS X systems to 10.9.2 or later where applicable.; Review Apple security update HT6150 for vendor-specific remediation details.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy OS X hosts from normal user workflows..
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