CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-4380: Buffer Overflow

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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
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
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-4380?

    CVE-2014-4380 has a high severity rating due to potential arbitrary code execution in the kernel's context.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-4380?

    To fix CVE-2014-4380, update your Apple iOS or Apple TV device to the latest version that is free of this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4380?

    CVE-2014-4380 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8 and Apple TV versions prior to 7.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2014-4380?

    CVE-2014-4380 can be exploited by attackers through a crafted application that executes code in the kernel's context.

  • Is CVE-2014-4380 related to device security?

    Yes, CVE-2014-4380 poses a risk to device security as it allows for arbitrary code execution in the kernel's context.

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