How severe is CVE-2014-7861?

CVE-2014-7861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-7861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7861?

CVE-2014-7861 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7861?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-7861 published?

CVE-2014-7861 was published on 2014-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7861

CVE-2014-7861 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2014-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The IOHIDSecurePromptClient function in Apple OS X does not properly validate pointer values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7861?: The IOHIDSecurePromptClient function in Apple OS X does not properly validate pointer values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2014-7861?: CVE-2014-7861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-7861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7861?: CVE-2014-7861 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7861?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-7861 published?: CVE-2014-7861 was published on 2014-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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