CVE-2014-8819
Description
The Intel Graphics Driver in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8820 and CVE-2014-8821.
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A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Intel Graphics Driver of OS X before 10.10.2 allows local users to gain elevated privileges via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability
The Intel Graphics Driver in Apple OS X prior to version 10.10.2 contains a vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges via unspecified vectors. This issue is distinct from CVE-2014-8820 and CVE-2014-8821. The affected versions include OS X Mavericks and Yosemite before 10.10.2 [1].
Exploitation
An attacker requires local access to the system. The exact exploitation steps are not disclosed in the available references, but the vulnerability is triggered through unspecified vectors in the Intel Graphics Driver.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system control.
Mitigation
Apple released OS X Yosemite v10.10.2 and Security Update 2015-001 to address this vulnerability. Users should update to these or later versions [1].
AI Insight generated on May 23, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Range: <10.10.2
Patches
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