CVE-2014-1355: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Jul 01 2014(Updated: )
The IOKit implementation in the kernel in Apple iOS before 7.1.2 and Apple TV before 6.1.2, and in IOReporting in Apple OS X before 10.9.4, allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via crafted API arguments.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| tvOS | <=6.1.1 | |
| tvOS | =6.0 | |
| tvOS | =6.0.1 | |
| tvOS | =6.0.2 | |
| tvOS | =6.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=7.1.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.4 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.5 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.6 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-06/0172.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-06/0174.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-06/0175.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59475
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6296
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030500
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1355?
CVE-2014-1355 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service through crafted API arguments.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1355?
To resolve CVE-2014-1355, users should upgrade to Apple iOS version 7.1.2 or later, or update to macOS version 10.9.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-1355?
CVE-2014-1355 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 7.1.2, Apple TV versions before 6.1.2, and macOS versions before 10.9.4.
Can CVE-2014-1355 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-1355 requires local access to exploit, meaning it cannot be remotely triggered by an attacker.
What kind of issues does CVE-2014-1355 cause?
CVE-2014-1355 causes a denial of service, specifically resulting in a NULL pointer dereference and subsequent reboot.
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