CVE-2014-1271: Input Validation
Published 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.
Affected Software
10 affected components
iPhone OS<=7.0.6
iPhone OS=7.0
iPhone OS=7.0.1
iPhone OS=7.0.2
iPhone OS=7.0.3
iPhone OS=7.0.4
iPhone OS=7.0.5
tvOS<=6.0.2
tvOS=6.0
tvOS=6.0.1
Event History
Mar 14, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Can CVE-2014-1271 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-1271 can potentially be exploited by attackers through crafted applications.