CVE-2014-1282: Medium severity tvOS vulnerability
The Profiles component in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows attackers to bypass intended configuration-profile visibility requirements via a long name.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Apple iOS Profilesto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Apple TV Profilesto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1282?
CVE-2014-1282 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for bypassing configuration-profile visibility requirements.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1282?
To fix CVE-2014-1282, update Apple iOS to version 7.1 or higher and Apple TV to version 6.1 or higher.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2014-1282 exploit?
CVE-2014-1282 exploits weaknesses in the Profiles component of older Apple iOS and Apple TV versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-1282?
Users running Apple iOS versions prior to 7.1 and Apple TV versions prior to 6.1 are affected by CVE-2014-1282.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-1282?
The impact of CVE-2014-1282 includes unauthorized access to sensitive configuration profiles.