CVE-2014-1261

Name: CVE-2014-1261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-02-27T01:55:03.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1261 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer signedness error in CoreText in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted Unicode font.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer signedness error in CoreText in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted Unicode font.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.9.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.9

References

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6150Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6150Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1261?

Integer signedness error in CoreText in Apple OS X before 10.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted Unicode font.

How severe is CVE-2014-1261?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1261 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1261?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-1261?

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Source: NVD / NIST