CVE-2014-4434

Name: CVE-2014-4434
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-18T01:55:13.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4434 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted filename on an HFS filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted filename on an HFS filesystem.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.9.5

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4434?

The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted filename on an HFS filesystem.

How severe is CVE-2014-4434?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4434 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4434?

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-2014-4434?

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Source: NVD / NIST