CVE-2014-8835

Name: CVE-2014-8835
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-30T11:59:44.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8835 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The xpc_data_get_bytes function in libxpc in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not verify that a dictionary's Attributes key has the xpc_data data type, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a crafted dictionary to sysmond, related to an "XPC type confusion" issue.. EPSS estimates a 8.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The xpc_data_get_bytes function in libxpc in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not verify that a dictionary's Attributes key has the xpc_data data type, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a crafted dictionary to sysmond, related to an "XPC type confusion" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.25%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-19

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.10.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.10.1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8835?

How severe is CVE-2014-8835?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8835 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8835?

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Source: NVD / NIST