What is the severity of CVE-2014-4379?

CVE-2014-4379 has a high severity as it allows attackers to bypass ASLR protection via specially crafted applications.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4379?

To fix CVE-2014-4379, update your Apple iOS or tvOS to the latest version that contains security patches.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-4379?

CVE-2014-4379 affects various versions of Apple iOS before 8 and tvOS versions before 7.

Can CVE-2014-4379 lead to remote code execution?

CVE-2014-4379 could potentially lead to the execution of arbitrary code because of improper bounds checking.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4379?

Currently, there are no workarounds for CVE-2014-4379 other than applying the necessary updates provided by Apple.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-4379

high

7.1

CWE

119

18/9/2014

8/3/2019

CVE-2014-4379: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 18 2014(Updated: )

An unspecified IOHIDFamily function in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking to prevent reading of kernel pointers, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
tvOS	<=6.2
tvOS	=6.0
tvOS	=6.0.1
tvOS	=6.0.2
tvOS	=6.1
tvOS	=6.1.1
tvOS	=6.1.2
macOS Yosemite	<=10.9.4
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4379?
CVE-2014-4379 has a high severity as it allows attackers to bypass ASLR protection via specially crafted applications.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4379?
To fix CVE-2014-4379, update your Apple iOS or tvOS to the latest version that contains security patches.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-4379?
CVE-2014-4379 affects various versions of Apple iOS before 8 and tvOS versions before 7.
Can CVE-2014-4379 lead to remote code execution?
CVE-2014-4379 could potentially lead to the execution of arbitrary code because of improper bounds checking.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4379?
Currently, there are no workarounds for CVE-2014-4379 other than applying the necessary updates provided by Apple.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4379?
CVE-2014-4379 has a high severity as it allows attackers to bypass ASLR protection via specially crafted applications.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4379?
To fix CVE-2014-4379, update your Apple iOS or tvOS to the latest version that contains security patches.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-4379?
CVE-2014-4379 affects various versions of Apple iOS before 8 and tvOS versions before 7.
Can CVE-2014-4379 lead to remote code execution?
CVE-2014-4379 could potentially lead to the execution of arbitrary code because of improper bounds checking.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4379?
Currently, there are no workarounds for CVE-2014-4379 other than applying the necessary updates provided by Apple.