First published: Thu Sep 18 2014(Updated: )
The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's context 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 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 | |
macOS Yosemite | <=10.0.2 |
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CVE-2014-4380 has a high severity rating due to potential arbitrary code execution in the kernel's context.
To fix CVE-2014-4380, update your Apple iOS or Apple TV device to the latest version that is free of this vulnerability.
CVE-2014-4380 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8 and Apple TV versions prior to 7.
CVE-2014-4380 can be exploited by attackers through a crafted application that executes code in the kernel's context.
Yes, CVE-2014-4380 poses a risk to device security as it allows for arbitrary code execution in the kernel's context.