Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an older Apple OS X Bluetooth driver flaw fixed before OS X 10.10.2. A malicious app could abuse it to run code with elevated privileges or crash the system. Business risk is mainly from unmanaged legacy Macs that can still run untrusted software. Exposure is most likely on legacy Apple OS X systems older than 10.10.2. The described attack vector requires a crafted app, so user execution or local app deployment matters more than direct network exposure. Prioritize this if the organization still operates pre-10.10.2 OS X systems. For fully updated or modern macOS fleets, urgency is low, but unmanaged legacy Macs should be treated as high-risk technical debt. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected OS X systems to 10.10.2 or later Apple-supported versions.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of Macs unable to receive Apple security updates.; Restrict execution of untrusted applications on legacy Mac endpoints..
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- macosx-cve20148836-priv-esc(100490)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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