CVE-2014-4371: Low severity Apple tvOS vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2014
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Updated

The network-statistics interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize memory, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-content and memory-layout information via a crafted application, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4419, CVE-2014-4420, and CVE-2014-4421.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Apple tvOS<=6.2
Apple tvOS=6.0
Apple tvOS=6.0.1
Apple tvOS=6.0.2
Apple tvOS=6.1
Apple tvOS=6.1.1
Apple tvOS=6.1.2
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.9.5
Apple iPhone OS<=7.1.2
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
Apple iPhone OS=7.0.6
Apple iPhone OS=7.1
Apple iPhone OS=7.1.1

Event History

Sep 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4371?

CVE-2014-4371 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4371?

To fix CVE-2014-4371, update your device to the latest version of Apple iOS or tvOS that contains the necessary security patches.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4371?

CVE-2014-4371 affects Apple iOS versions before 8 and Apple TV versions before 7.

4

What impact does CVE-2014-4371 have on my device?

CVE-2014-4371 allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory content and layout information via a crafted application.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4371?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2014-4371, and the best defense is to apply the latest updates provided by Apple.

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