CVE-2014-1279: Low severity tvOS vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2014
·Updated
Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly restrict logging, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading log data.
Affected Software
3 affected components
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-2014-1279?
CVE-2014-1279 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-1279?
To address CVE-2014-1279, users should update their Apple TV software to version 6.1 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1279?
CVE-2014-1279 is an information disclosure vulnerability that arises from improper logging restrictions.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2014-1279?
CVE-2014-1279 affects users of Apple TV running versions 6.0.2 and earlier.
5
What could an attacker do with CVE-2014-1279?
An attacker could leverage CVE-2014-1279 to gain access to sensitive information logged by the system.