CVE-2014-1287: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 14, 2014
·
Updated

USB Host in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted USB messages.

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1287?

CVE-2014-1287 has a high severity due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1287?

To fix CVE-2014-1287, update your device to the latest version of iOS or tvOS.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-1287?

CVE-2014-1287 affects Apple iPhones running iOS versions prior to 7.1 and Apple TVs prior to version 6.1.

4

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2014-1287?

CVE-2014-1287 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause memory corruption through crafted USB messages.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-1287?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2014-1287 other than ensuring devices are updated to a non-vulnerable version.

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