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CVE-2014-1297

UnknownEPSS 1.78%

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CVE-2014-1297 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.3 and 7.x before 7.0.3, does not properly validate WebProcess IPC messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism and read arbitrary files by leveraging WebProcess access.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.3 and 7.x before 7.0.3, does not properly validate WebProcess IPC messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism and read arbitrary files by leveraging WebProcess access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleSafari<= 6.1.2
AppleSafari6.0
AppleSafari6.0.1
AppleSafari6.0.2
AppleSafari6.0.3
AppleSafari6.0.4
AppleSafari6.0.5
AppleSafari6.1
AppleSafari6.1.1
AppleSafari7.0
AppleSafari7.0.1
AppleSafari7.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1297?
WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.3 and 7.x before 7.0.3, does not properly validate WebProcess IPC messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism and read arbitrary files by leveraging WebProcess access.
How severe is CVE-2014-1297?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1297 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1297?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST