CVE-2014-8837

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth driver in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via…

published January 30, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Beware of Bluetooth mischief! Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Apple OS X Bluetooth driver could let crafty attackers execute code with privilege, all thanks to a sneaky crafted app. 🔥 Think of the Bluetooth driver as an access point at a concert. If someone slips in a fake pass, they could strut backstage and access all the restricted areas, potentially wreaking havoc on the performance! What’s at stake? An attacker could gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code, which means they could do anything from spying on your data to installing malicious software. The consequences could range from mild inconvenience to complete system compromise—yikes!

Put simply

Think of the Bluetooth driver as an access point at a concert. If someone slips in a fake pass, they could strut backstage and access all the restricted areas, potentially wreaking havoc on the performance! This vulnerability relates to the Bluetooth driver in OS X versions prior to 10.10.2, where attackers could exploit it via a specially crafted application to gain privileged access.

What to do

What’s at stake? An attacker could gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code, which means they could do anything from spying on your data to installing malicious software. The consequences could range from mild inconvenience to complete system compromise—yikes! To safeguard your system, update to OS X 10.10.2 or later immediately. Always be cautious about the apps you install, especially those that require Bluetooth access. Regularly check for updates to ensure you’re well protected! You've got this! Keep your systems updated, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02594 · 85.1th percentile
Published
2015-01-30T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JAN 11:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth driver in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via…
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