CVE-2014-4373: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 18, 2014
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Updated

The IntelAccelerator driver in the IOAcceleratorFamily subsystem in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and device restart) via a crafted application.

Affected Software

18 affected components
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
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

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4373?

CVE-2014-4373 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that may cause a device to restart unexpectedly.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4373?

To mitigate CVE-2014-4373, it is recommended to update your device to the latest version of iOS or tvOS that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2014-4373?

CVE-2014-4373 affects iOS versions prior to 8.0, specifically 7.0 through 7.1.1.

4

Which versions of tvOS are affected by CVE-2014-4373?

CVE-2014-4373 impacts tvOS versions prior to 7.0, including all versions up to and including 6.2.

5

Can CVE-2014-4373 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-4373 can potentially be exploited through a crafted application that triggers the vulnerability.

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