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 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.9.4 | |
| 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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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69921
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96080
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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