# CVE-2014-8826: LaunchServices in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly handle file-type metadata, which allows attackers to bypass the Gatekeeper pro

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2015-01-30 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

LaunchServices in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly handle file-type metadata, which allows attackers to bypass the Gatekeeper protection mechanism via a crafted JAR archive.

## What to do

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130147/OS-X-Gatekeeper-Bypass.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35934
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534567/100/0/threaded
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72341
- http://www.osvdb.org/117659
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100519
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/109
- https://www.ampliasecurity.com/advisories/os-x-gatekeeper-bypass-vulnerability.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35934

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