Security readout for executives and security teams
This vulnerability affects Apple OS X systems before 10.10. A malicious PDF could trigger memory corruption in CoreGraphics, potentially crashing an application or allowing arbitrary code execution. Business risk is mainly from legacy Macs that still open untrusted PDFs. Exposure is most likely on legacy Apple OS X installations older than 10.10, especially where users can receive and open external PDF files. Prioritize remediation if any pre-10.10 OS X systems remain in production or handle external documents. Modern supported macOS fleets are unlikely to be exposed based on the supplied affected-version statement. Mitigation focus: Identify Macs running OS X versions before 10.10.; Apply Apple security guidance referenced in HT204244 and APPLE-SA-2015-01-27-4.; Retire or isolate systems that cannot be updated..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- macosx-cve20148816-code-exec(100495)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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