7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1271: Input Validation

First published: Fri Mar 14 2014(Updated: )

CoreCapture in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly validate IOKit API calls, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and device crash) via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=7.0.6
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=7.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=7.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=7.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=7.0.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=7.0.4
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=7.0.5
tvOS<=6.0.2
tvOS=6.0
tvOS=6.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-1271?

    CVE-2014-1271 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service on affected devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1271?

    To fix CVE-2014-1271, update your device to iOS version 7.1 or later, or to tvOS version 6.1 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-1271?

    CVE-2014-1271 affects Apple iOS versions before 7.1 and Apple TV versions before 6.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1271?

    CVE-2014-1271 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by improper validation of IOKit API calls.

  • Can CVE-2014-1271 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2014-1271 can potentially be exploited by attackers through crafted applications.

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