CVE-2014-4353: Race Condition
First published: Thu Sep 18 2014(Updated: )
Race condition in iMessage in Apple iOS before 8 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging the presence of an attachment after the deletion of its parent (1) iMessage or (2) MMS.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone OS | <=7.1.2 | |
| 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 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4353?
CVE-2014-4353 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4353?
To mitigate CVE-2014-4353, users should update their iOS to version 8.0 or later.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2014-4353?
CVE-2014-4353 affects iOS versions prior to 8, specifically versions up to 7.1.2.
What kind of information can be exposed due to CVE-2014-4353?
CVE-2014-4353 could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information contained in deleted iMessage or MMS attachments.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4353?
Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2014-4353 other than upgrading to a secure version of iOS.
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