2.1
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1360: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jul 01 2014(Updated: )

Lockdown in Apple iOS before 7.1.2 does not properly verify data from activation servers, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to bypass the Activation Lock protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=7.1.1
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
iPhone OS=7.0.6
iPhone OS=7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-1360?

    CVE-2014-1360 is considered to have a medium severity due to its potential to bypass Activation Lock on affected devices.

  • Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2014-1360?

    CVE-2014-1360 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 7.1.2, specifically versions 7.0 to 7.1.1.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1360?

    To fix CVE-2014-1360, you should update your device to iOS version 7.1.2 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-1360 have on device security?

    CVE-2014-1360 can allow physically proximate attackers to bypass the Activation Lock protection, compromising device security.

  • Is there a way to mitigate the risks of CVE-2014-1360 without updating?

    There are no known mitigations for CVE-2014-1360 other than updating to a non-vulnerable version of iOS.

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