What is the severity of CVE-2014-1291?

CVE-2014-1291 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1291?

To fix CVE-2014-1291, update your affected iOS device to the latest version provided by Apple.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-1291?

CVE-2014-1291 affects Apple iOS devices prior to version 7.1 and Apple TV devices prior to version 6.1.

Can CVE-2014-1291 cause data loss?

Yes, CVE-2014-1291 can lead to memory corruption and application crashes, potentially resulting in data loss.

How can I identify if my device is at risk for CVE-2014-1291?

Check your device's operating system version against the versions affected by CVE-2014-1291 to determine if it's at risk.

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CVE-2014-1291

medium

6.8

CWE

119

14/3/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-1291: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 14 2014(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-1289, CVE-2014-1290, CVE-2014-1292, CVE-2014-1293, and CVE-2014-1294.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
tvOS	<=6.0.2
tvOS	=6.0
tvOS	=6.0.1
Apple iPhone OS	<=7.0.6
Apple iPhone OS	=7.0
Apple iPhone OS	=7.0.1
Apple iPhone OS	=7.0.2
Apple iPhone OS	=7.0.3
Apple iPhone OS	=7.0.4
Apple iPhone OS	=7.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1291?
CVE-2014-1291 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1291?
To fix CVE-2014-1291, update your affected iOS device to the latest version provided by Apple.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-1291?
CVE-2014-1291 affects Apple iOS devices prior to version 7.1 and Apple TV devices prior to version 6.1.
Can CVE-2014-1291 cause data loss?
Yes, CVE-2014-1291 can lead to memory corruption and application crashes, potentially resulting in data loss.
How can I identify if my device is at risk for CVE-2014-1291?
Check your device's operating system version against the versions affected by CVE-2014-1291 to determine if it's at risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1291?
CVE-2014-1291 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1291?
To fix CVE-2014-1291, update your affected iOS device to the latest version provided by Apple.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-1291?
CVE-2014-1291 affects Apple iOS devices prior to version 7.1 and Apple TV devices prior to version 6.1.
Can CVE-2014-1291 cause data loss?
Yes, CVE-2014-1291 can lead to memory corruption and application crashes, potentially resulting in data loss.
How can I identify if my device is at risk for CVE-2014-1291?
Check your device's operating system version against the versions affected by CVE-2014-1291 to determine if it's at risk.