CVE-2014-4374
First published: Thu Sep 18 2014(Updated: )
NSXMLParser in Foundation in Apple iOS before 8 allows attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.9.4 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=7.1.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.4 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.5 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.6 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69905
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96077
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4374?
The severity of CVE-2014-4374 is considered high due to its potential for unauthorized access to arbitrary files.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4374?
CVE-2014-4374 affects Apple iOS versions before 8 and older versions of macOS up to 10.9.4.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4374?
To fix CVE-2014-4374, update your Apple device to the latest version of iOS or macOS provided by Apple.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4374?
CVE-2014-4374 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary files.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2014-4374?
Exploiting CVE-2014-4374 could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored on the affected device.
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple ios and macos
- version/apple ios and macos/10.9.4
- canonical/istyle @cosme iphone os
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.1.2
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.0
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.0.1
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.0.2
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.0.3
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.0.4
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.0.5
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.0.6
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.1
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/7.1.1