How severe is CVE-2014-1253?

CVE-2014-1253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1253?

CVE-2014-1253 affects Apple Boot Camp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1253?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-1253 published?

CVE-2014-1253 was published on 2014-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1253

CVE-2014-1253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Boot Camp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Boot Camp
Published: 2014-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AppleMNT.sys in Apple Boot Camp 5 before 5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed header in a Portable Executable (PE) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1253?: AppleMNT.sys in Apple Boot Camp 5 before 5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed header in a Portable Executable (PE) file.
How severe is CVE-2014-1253?: CVE-2014-1253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1253?: CVE-2014-1253 affects Apple Boot Camp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1253 published?: CVE-2014-1253 was published on 2014-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:boot_camp:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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