CVE-2014-8823

Name: CVE-2014-8823
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-30T11:59:33.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8823 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IOUSBControllerUserClient::ReadRegister function in the IOUSB controller in IOUSBFamily in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 allows local users to read data from arbitrary kernel-memory locations by leveraging root access and providing a crafted first argument.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IOUSBControllerUserClient::ReadRegister function in the IOUSB controller in IOUSBFamily in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 allows local users to read data from arbitrary kernel-memory locations by leveraging root access and providing a crafted first argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.10.1

References

http://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=21Exploit, Issue Tracking
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100514
http://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=21Exploit, Issue Tracking
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100514

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8823?

How severe is CVE-2014-8823?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8823 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8823?

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