What is the severity of CVE-2014-4361?

CVE-2014-4361 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4361?

To fix CVE-2014-4361, users should update their Apple iOS devices to version 8 or later.

Which versions of Apple iOS are affected by CVE-2014-4361?

CVE-2014-4361 affects Apple iOS versions up to 7.1.2.

What type of attack does CVE-2014-4361 enable?

CVE-2014-4361 allows attackers to determine the frontmost app by using a specially crafted background app.

What is the mechanism of the vulnerability in CVE-2014-4361?

The vulnerability arises from improper restriction of a private API related to app prominence in the Home & Lock Screen subsystem.

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CVE-2014-4361

medium

CWE

200

18/9/2014

29/8/2017

CVE-2014-4361: Infoleak

First published: Thu Sep 18 2014(Updated: )

The Home & Lock Screen subsystem in Apple iOS before 8 does not properly restrict the private API for app prominence, which allows attackers to determine the frontmost app by leveraging access to a crafted background app.

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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What is the severity of CVE-2014-4361?
CVE-2014-4361 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4361?
To fix CVE-2014-4361, users should update their Apple iOS devices to version 8 or later.
Which versions of Apple iOS are affected by CVE-2014-4361?
CVE-2014-4361 affects Apple iOS versions up to 7.1.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-4361 enable?
CVE-2014-4361 allows attackers to determine the frontmost app by using a specially crafted background app.
What is the mechanism of the vulnerability in CVE-2014-4361?
The vulnerability arises from improper restriction of a private API related to app prominence in the Home & Lock Screen subsystem.

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