CVE-2014-1280: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Mar 14, 2014
·Updated
Video Driver in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and device hang) via a crafted video file with MPEG-4 encoding.
Affected Software
10 affected components
tvOS<=6.0.2
tvOS=6.0
tvOS=6.0.1
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
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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1280?
CVE-2014-1280 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-1280?
To fix CVE-2014-1280, update your Apple iOS device to version 7.1 or later, or update your Apple TV to version 6.1 or later.
3
Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-1280?
CVE-2014-1280 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 7.1 and Apple TV versions prior to 6.1.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-1280?
The potential impacts of CVE-2014-1280 include the ability for remote attackers to crash the device or hang the system.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-1280?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2014-1280 other than applying the recommended updates.