7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1287: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1287?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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