CVE-2014-8817: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8817: coresymbolicationd in CoreSymbolication in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not verify that expected data typ...

coresymbolicationd in CoreSymbolication in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not verify that expected data types are present in XPC messages, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app, as demonstrated by lack of verification of xpc_dictionary_get_value API return values during handling of a (1) match_mmap_archives, (2) delete_mmap_archives, (3) write_mmap_archive, or (4) read_mmap_archive command.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apple OS X privilege-escalation flaw. A malicious local app could abuse a CoreSymbolication service to run code with elevated privileges. The business risk is mainly unmanaged or legacy Macs still running OS X before 10.10.2. Exposure appears limited to Apple OS X systems before 10.10.2. The bundle does not identify specific CPEs, enterprise configurations, or modern macOS impact. Organizations with legacy Mac fleets, unmanaged devices, or archived build systems should verify versions. Treat as high priority only where legacy OS X remains in use. Fully patched or modern macOS fleets are unlikely to need emergency action based on this bundle, but unsupported Macs should be remediated or removed from sensitive environments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Macs to OS X 10.10.2 or later vendor-supported macOS.; Review Apple HT204244 and APPLE-SA-2015-01-27-4 for vendor guidance.; Retire or isolate Macs that cannot receive supported Apple security updates..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 30, 2015, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=80CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
macosx-cve20148817-priv-esc(100496)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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